SPIRITS

The Harmony of
Traditional Craftsmanship

With a history spanning over 100 years, Hombo Shuzo has accumulated diverse brewing techniques, including shochu, whisky, gin, wine, liqueurs, umeshu, and more. The knowledge gained from years of experience and practice in each type of brewing is passed down as seasoned expertise.

These techniques are essential for crafting unique flavors and tastes that are distinct to Hombo Shuzo. Moreover, the brewery consistently embraces innovation by incorporating new technologies to deliver new and exciting flavors. Experience the resonance of traditional and innovative craftsmanship—a history of expertise—presenting world-class quality spirits.

Japanese Gin: Beautiful Harmony Hybrid Distillation Apparatus
The Harmony of Traditional Craftsmanship

WORLD QUALITY

The beverages crafted by Hombo Shuzo have won top awards at various liquor competitions worldwide. From shochu and whisky to wine, liqueurs (umeshu), and spirits (gin), we have received the highest honors in each category.

*Selected only for No.1 in each category according to each competition’s regulations

2012
  • Japan Wine Competition

    VINIFERA White Category Gold (Top Prize)

    Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Chardonnay 2010

    Chateau Mars
    Hosaka Hinoshiro
    Chardonnay 2010

2013
  • IWSC (TROPHY)

    Spirits Category Shochu

    Arawaza Sakurajima

    ARAWAZA Sakurajima

  • Japan Wine Competition

    VINIFERA White Category Gold (Top Prize)

    Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Chardonnay 2012

    Chateau Mars
    Hosaka Hinoshiro
    Chardonnay 2012

  • WWA (WORLD BEST)

    Blended Malt Category

    Mars Maltage 3 Plus 25 28 Years

    Mars Maltage
    3 Plus 25 28Years

2016
  • SFWSC (BEST OF CLASS)

    Spirits Category Shochu

    Yakushima Daishizenrin Imo

    Yakushima
    Daishizenrin Imo

  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Kouon Decanter

    Kouon Decanter

2017
  • Japan Wine Challenge

    (Regional Trophy)
    Red Wine Category

    Chateau Mars Cabernet Berry A Hosaka shukaku 2015

    Chateau Mars
    Cabernet Bailey A
    Hosaka shukaku 2015

2020
  • SFWSC (BEST OF CLASS)

    Spirits Category Shochu

    Akanekaze 43

    Akanekaze 43

  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Yakusugi Yakushima Jisugi Cask Aging

    Yakusugi
    Yakushima Jisugi
    Cask Aging

2021
  • SFWSC (BEST OF CLASS)

    Spirits Category Shochu

    Arawaza Sakurajima

    ARAWAZA Sakurajima

  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Akanekaze 43

    Akanekaze 43

  • IWSC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Akanekaze 43

    Akanekaze 43

2022
  • Japan Wine Challenge Trophy

    (Best Japanese White Wine)

    White Wine Category

    Chateau Mars Koshu Verdinho 2021

    Chateau Mars
    Koshu Verdinho 2021

  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Gin Category

    Japanese GIN WABIGIN

    Japanese GIN
    WABIGIN

2023
  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Yakushima Daishizenrin Mugi

    Yakushima
    Daishizenrin Mugi

  • SFWSC BEST OF CLASS

    Japanese Whisky Category

    Single Malt Tunuki 2022 Edition

    Single Malt Tsuniki
    2022 Edition

2024
  • TWSC (BEST OF THE BEST)

    Gin Category

    Japanese GIN WABIGIN

    Japanese GIN
    WABIGIN

  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Yakushima Daishizenrin Mugi

    Yakushima
    Daishizenrin Mugi

2025
  • ISC (TROPHY)

    Shochu Category

    Yakushima Daishizenrin Mugi

    Yakushima
    Daishizenrin Mugi

2022 Gin Wins World’s Best Award※ Best Trophy in the Gin Category

At one of the world’s top three alcoholic beverage competitions, the ISC (International Spirits Challenge),
a Japanese liquor manufacturer has won the highest award, the "Trophy," in the Gin category for the first time.
We will deliver Japanese spirits to the world.

Hombo Shuzo’s Spirits