Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd.’s Honkaku Shochu has won awards at the “International Spirits Challenge (ISC 2025),” one of the world’s leading liquor competitions, held in London, UK. Honkaku Shochu “Yakushima Daishizenrin Mugi” received a DOUBLE GOLD award, while “ARAWAZA BARREL FINISH” and “ARAWAZA Stannum” both received GOLD awards.

International Spirits Challenge 2025 Shochu Category

ISC (International Spirits Challenge)

Now in its 30th year, the ISC (International Spirits Challenge) is a quality and taste competition for spirits hosted by the UK-based specialized beverage publisher “Drinks International.” It is known as one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, with categories including Shochu, Gin, Vodka, Tequila, and more. Products are judged through a blind tasting by renowned spirits industry experts, and Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are presented for each category. Among the Gold winners, “Double Gold” is awarded to outstanding products, and the “Trophy” is the title given for the highest award in the category. The “Trophy” is the highest honor a product can receive.
The results for the “Trophy,” the highest honor, will be announced on the day of the ISC Awards Ceremony.
ISC Awards Dinner: Held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at One Great George Street, London, UK.

ISC (International Spirits Challenge) Official Website