Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that three of our premium expressions—“Single Malt Tsunuki 2025 Edition,” “Single Malt Tsunuki Minami-satsuma Art Collection #04,” and “Single Malt Tsunuki 9th Anniversary of Mars Tsunuki Distillery”—have been awarded the prestigious “Gold” medal in the Western Spirits Category at the TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION (TWSC) 2026.

TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2026 Western Spirits Category

TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION (TWSC)

The TWSC (Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition) is a whisky and spirits competition originating in Japan, planned and operated by the Whisky Culture Institute. It aims to judge whiskies and spirits from around the world with the deep knowledge and passion of Japanese whisky and spirits enthusiasts, promoting high-quality whiskies and spirits both domestically and internationally. For each entry category, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are determined based on scoring results judging Aroma, Flavor, Finish, Balance, and Overall impression. Furthermore, products that achieve remarkable scores among the Gold winners are judged and decided by the Executive Committee to receive the “Superior Gold” award.

TOKYO WHISKY & SPIRITS COMPETITION Official Site