Aomori-based Apple Brandy "CRAZY DAYS" Wins Gold and Bronze at Asia's Largest Spirits Competition TWSC

Tagboat Co., Ltd. (Location: Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture; CEO: Kiyoto Mizuguchi), the developer of apple spirits brands "CRAZY DAYS" and "CRAZY CIDER," has achieved significant success at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC), Asia's largest spirits judging event. "CRAZY DAYS RED DREAM EDITION" was awarded the Gold medal, while "CRAZY DAYS WHITE DREAM EDITION" received the Bronze medal.

### About Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) TWSC is one of Asia's largest spirits competitions, evaluating whiskies and spirits from around the world through the delicate palate cultivated by Japanese culture. Chaired by renowned whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya, the competition aims to promote high-quality spirits and cultivate a domestic drinking culture. The Gold medal is a mark of world-class quality, awarded to bottles highly rated by experts through blind tastings.

### Journey Toward a Global "Apple Spirit Maker" Aomori, Japan's leading apple producer, faces challenges such as an aging farming workforce and increasing abandoned orchards. Inspired by European models where processing apples for cider and brandy enhances productivity and stabilizes incomes, Tagboat Co. aims to build a sustainable industry. Following the 2022 launch of "CRAZY CIDER," they started producing "CRAZY DAYS" apple brandy to bring Aomori's potential to the world.

### Product Features - **CRAZY DAYS WHITE DREAM EDITION**: A premium unaged (white) brandy made with Aomori apples and soft water from the Shirakami-Sanchi. This 40% ABV clear spirit features a fruity aroma and a sharp finish. - **CRAZY DAYS RED DREAM EDITION**: Double-distilled like Scotch whisky and aged in new French oak barrels. It offers an elegant fragrance with a harmonious balance of acidity and sweetness.

The brand symbol, the Japanese wolf of the Shirakami-Sanchi, represents strength, intelligence, and teamwork—reflecting the company's resolve to challenge the global market with partners who share their vision.