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Hakkaisan's 'Fubaika' Wins Superior Gold for 2nd Consecutive Year and 'Best of the Best' at TWSC 2026

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Published May 15, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 6, 2026 3:54 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Published: May 15, 2026

Hakkaisan Brewery Co., Ltd. announced that its authentic rice shochu 'Fubaika (Oak Barrel Aged)' won the Superior Gold award for the second consecutive year and was selected as 'Best of the Best' in the Shochu and Awamori category at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026. Additionally, their 'Yoroshiku Senman Arubeshi' won a Silver award. 'Fubaika' is crafted using sake brewing techniques, including sake yeast and yellow koji, and is aged peacefully in oak barrels within the 'Hakkaisan Yukimuro' snow room, creating a deep flavor blending ginjo aroma and barrel notes.

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What award did the 'Fubaika (Oak Barrel Aged)' shochu receive at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026, and how many consecutive years has it won this award?

It won the Superior Gold award for the second consecutive year and was also selected as 'Best of the Best' in the Shochu and Awamori category.

Which Hakkaisan Brewery product earned a Silver award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026, and what is the full name of that product?

The product named 'Yoroshiku Senman Arubeshi' from Hakkaisan Brewery Co., Ltd. won a Silver award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026.

How does Hakkaisan Brewery age its 'Fubaika' shochu, and what special facility called the 'Yukimuro' is used during this process?

Hakkaisan ages the oak‑barrel‑aged 'Fubaika' shochu in oak barrels placed inside the Hakkaisan Yukimuro snow room, a chilled environment that gently mellows the spirit.

What traditional sake brewing components are incorporated into the production of 'Fubaika,' and which aromatic notes do they impart to the final shochu?

The 'Fubaika' shochu uses sake yeast and yellow koji, which contribute a delicate ginjo aroma combined with rich barrel notes in the finished spirit.

In which competition and category did Hakkaisan Brewery achieve the 'Best of the Best' distinction for its shochu in 2026, and why is this recognition significant?

Hakkaisan Brewery earned the 'Best of the Best' title in the Shochu and Awamori category at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026, marking the top honor among all entries that year.

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