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Yamaya Distillery's "Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" Wins Gold at World's Top Three Liquor Competitions 'IWSC 2026', Two Other Products Win Silver

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Published Jul 2, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 8, 2026 8:57 PM ・ 15 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Yamaya Distillery's "Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" Wins Gold at World's Top Three Liquor Competitions 'IWSC 2026', Two Other Products Win Silver — Image: PR TIMES

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000177712.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jul 2, 2026

Yamaya Distillery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Sanno, Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture; President: Masahide Yamamoto), a group company of Yamaya Communications Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinguryu Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture; President: Masahide Yamamoto), is pleased to announce that its "Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" won a gold medal at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2026. Additionally, two other products, "CRAZY OCTOPUS" and "eau-de-vie de FRAISE," received silver medals.

"Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" (Image)

"Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" is a 5-year aged umeshu, meticulously crafted by the Toji (master brewer) himself, using the finest ingredients. Its appeal has now been internationally recognized with this gold medal. Furthermore, "CRAZY OCTOPUS" and "eau-de-vie de FRAISE" were also individually recognized, reaffirming the appeal of our product lineup.

[Award-Winning Products]

Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu

"Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" (Bottle Package)

This umeshu is made by steeping Nanko ume from Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, known for its fruity, aromatic, and soft flesh, in original imo shochu. The fermentation and aging process is carried out in ceramic jars, pursuing a mellow taste. The long-term aging in jars and the use of koshu (aged sake) produced through jar fermentation allow you to enjoy the unique sweetness and aroma of koshu, along with the natural acidity and elegant sweetness of the ume.

Product Name: Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu

Contents: 720ml

Price: 14,300 yen (tax included)

Alcohol Content: 22%

Product Information: https://www.onlineshop-yamaya.com/item.html?pn=58786

CRAZY OCTOPUS

CRAZY OCTOPUS (Bottle Package)

This is a stimulating and addictive spirit made by steeping chili peppers in imo shochu. It has a clean finish and a crisp, refreshing taste when mixed with soda. You can enjoy the refreshing sensation and stimulation with every sip.

Product Name: CRAZY OCTOPUS

Contents: 720ml

Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

Alcohol Content: 25%

URL: https://www.onlineshop-yamaya.com/item.html?pn=58756

eau-de-vie de FRAISE

eau-de-vie de FRAISE (Bottle Package)

This is a new style of distilled spirit, luxuriously made with 25% Amaou strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture, using Yamaya Distillery's unique method. The whole strawberries are steeped in barley shochu and carefully aged for about a year to bring out the original gorgeous aroma and sweetness of Amaou. No artificial flavors or fragrances are used, allowing you to fully enjoy the rich flavor of the Amaou strawberries themselves.

Product Name: eau-de-vie de FRAISE

Contents: 720ml

Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)

Alcohol Content: 37%

URL: https://www.onlineshop-yamaya.com/item.html?pn=58646

[Sales Locations]

Yamaya Official Online Shop

https://www.onlineshop-yamaya.com/

Yamaya Direct Sales Stores *Please contact each store for sales status.

https://www.yamaya.com/shop/

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*Please contact each store for sales status.

[About Yamaya Distillery]

Born in the early Meiji era as "Yoshida no Shochu" in the Yoshida district of Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Loved by the community for 150 years. It is a small brewery that cherishes the myths of Saito, known as the "birthplace of sake," and values the blessed nature and water, while adhering to traditional methods.

[About IWSC]

The IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition) is one of the world's most historic and prestigious quality competitions for wine, spirits, and liqueurs, founded in the UK in 1969. Each year, thousands of products from around the world are judged by category through blind tastings and technical analysis by spirits experts.

[Other Awards for Yamaya Distillery]

・March 2023 / International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023

"Japanese craft Gin MASAHARU" Silver Award

"CRAZY OCTOPUS" Silver Award

・May 2023 / Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2023

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Gold Award

"Japanese craft Gin MASAHARU" Silver Award

・May 2023 / Kura Master Shochu and Awamori Competition 2023

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Gold Award

・May 2023 / International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2023

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Gold Award

"CRAZY OCTOPUS" Silver Award

"eau-de-vie de FRAISE" Silver Award

・July 2023 / International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023

"Umeyan" Gold Award

"Yuzunyan" Silver Award

"Natsunyan" Silver Award

"Suipotyan" Silver Award

・May 2024 / International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024

"Kurokou Goldjikomi Masaharu" Silver Award

"Japanese craft Gin MASAHARU" Silver Award

"Yokogata Joryu Masaharu Kurokou" Silver Award

"Yokogata Joryu Masaharu Shirokou" Silver Award

・June 2024 / International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2024

"Yuzunyan" Silver Award

・June 2024 / Kura Master Shochu and Awamori Competition 2024

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Platinum Award

"Kurokou Goldjikomi Masaharu" Gold Award

"Aizome 40°" Gold Award

・July 2024 / Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2024

"Kurokou Goldjikomi Masaharu" Silver Award

"Yokogata Joryu Masaharu Shirokou" Silver Award

・August 2024 / International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2024

"Kurokou Goldjikomi Masaharu" Double Gold Award

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Silver Award

"Japanese craft Gin MASAHARU" Silver Award

"Yokogata Joryu Masaharu Shirokou" Silver Award

・June 2025 / International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2025

"CRAZY OCTOPUS" Gold Award

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Silver Award

"Yokogata Joryu Masaharu Kurokou" Silver Award

"Japanese craft Gin MASAHARU" Silver Award

"Yuzunyan" Silver Award

"Umeyan" Silver Award

"Natsunyan" Silver Award

・May 2026 / Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026

"CRAZY OCTOPUS" Gold Award

・May 2026 / Kura Master Shochu Division 2026

"Honkaku Shochu Aizome" Gold Award

・May 2026 / Kura Master Koji Spirits Division 2026

"Japanese craft Gin MASAHARU" Gold Award

・June 2026 / International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2026

"Aged Koshu in Long-Term Jar Aged Koshu Umeshu" Gold Award

"CRAZY OCTOPUS" Silver Award

"eau-de-vie de FRAISE" Silver Award

[Yamaya Distillery Co., Ltd. Company Profile]

Company Name: Yamaya Distillery Co., Ltd.

President: Masahide Yamamoto

Head Office Location: 10029 Sanno, Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture, 881-0101

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of authentic shochu and liqueurs

HP: https://yamayadistillery.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yamayadistillery_official/

(@yamayadistillery_official)

[Yamaya Communications Co., Ltd. Company Profile]

Company Name: Yamaya Communications Co., Ltd.

President: Masahide Yamamoto

Head Office Location: 1-1 Irodoridai, Shinguryu Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, 811-2418

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of mentaiko (spicy cod roe), processing and sales of aquatic products and general food products, restaurant business

HP: https://www.yamaya.com/

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The images display three award-winning alcoholic beverages from Yamaya Distillery: "長期甕貯蔵古酒使用甕仕込梅酒" (gold), "CRAZY OCTOPUS" (silver), and "eau-de-vie de FRAISE" (silver). Each image features the product bottle and an IWSC award badge with its respective score and the year 2026.

A bottle of "長期甕貯蔵古酒使用甕仕込梅酒" with a glass of the beverage on ice, alongside an IWSC 2026 gold award badge (95 pts).
The bottle of "長期甕貯蔵古酒使用甕仕込梅酒" is shown against a white background, featuring an IWSC 2026 gold award badge (95 pts).
A red bottle of "CRAZY OCTOPUS" with an octopus graphic, accompanied by an IWSC 2026 silver award badge (92 pts).
A bottle of "eau-de-vie de FRAISE" with a strawberry label, next to an IWSC 2026 silver award badge (91 pts).

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