Kyoto Shuzo Corporation (Hereinafter Kyoto Miyako Distillery. Location: Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto; CEO: Kazuya Toyota) “Kyoto Whisky KURO-OBI (Nishijin-ori)” and “Kyoto Gin -High Class-” have won Double Gold medal at the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition.
Other three products, “Kyoto Whisky MURASAKI-OBI (Nishijin-ori)”, “Kyoto Whisky AKA-OBI (Nishijin-ori)”, and “Kyoto Gin” have also received Silver medal, resulting in a very joyful outcome where all of Kyoto Shuzo’s products have been honored.
Table of Contents
1. About NYWSC
2. About Kyoto Whisky and Gin
3. About Kyoto Miyako Distillery
4. Product Details
1. About NYWSC
The NYWSC (New York World Wine & Spirits Competition) is one of the most respected competitions held in New York, USA. It is on par with the world’s largest spirits competition, the SFWSC (San Francisco World Spirits Competition), both organized by Tasting Alliance. Prominent experts conduct the judging, and awards are given in categories such as Double Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Among these awards, products that receive a perfect score from all judges are awarded the Double Gold.
For more details, please visit their official website.
URL: https://www.nywscomp.com/
2. About Kyoto Whisky and Gin
Kyoto Whisky uses carefully selected unblended whisky, all of which are easy to drink.
Kyoto Gin is a Japanese craft gin made in Kyoto using carefully selected botanicals.
In addition, Kyoto Whisky and Kyoto Gin use gorgeous and luxurious Nishijin-ori for the front label, and attached by hand.
Kyoto Gin is a Japanese craft gin made in Kyoto using carefully selected botanicals. Similarly, Kyoto Gin – High Class – which has received the Double Gold Award, is a luxurious product that uses 10 different botanicals, allowing you to experience both spiciness and a gentle aroma.
Both Kyoto Whiskey and Kyoto Gin feature exquisite and luxurious Nishijin-ori (weaving) on the front labels, which are meticulously applied by hand, one by one, to each bottle. Please note that these products are exclusively available for sale within Kyoto Prefecture if you want it in Japan.
3. About Kyoto Miyako Distillery
Kyoto Miyako Distillery is the first whiskey distillery in Kyoto, located in the picturesque and nature-rich town of Kyotamba, in the central part of Kyoto Prefecture. Kyotamba-cho is surrounded by mountains, including Mt. Chorogatake and is known for its highland climate, characterized by significant temperature fluctuations between day and night. This temperature variation is essential for whisky production, as it greatly influences the maturation process, accelerating it.
While aiming to coexist harmoniously with this abundant natural environment, we uphold traditional methods that are fundamental to whiskey production while fearlessly embracing new challenges.
4. Product Details
◆Kyoto Whisky KURO-OBI (Nishijin-ori)
Size / 700ml
ABV / 46%
Raw Materials / malt, grain
Authentic bourbon-like whisky aged in virgin American oak barrels and carefully selected malt whisky are blended and finished in bourbon barrels.
◆Kyoto Gin -High Class-
Size / 700ml
ABV / 46%
Raw Materials / spirits
Produced with the rich combination of 10 botanicals, including Japanese cinnamon and dianthus flower. (Dianthus is the prefectural flower of Kyoto.)
You can feel mild spiciness in luscious and smooth texture on your tongue.
◆Kyoto Whisky MURASAKI-OBI (Nishijin-ori)
Size / 700ml
ABV / 43%
Raw Materials / malt
Luxuriously performing malty aroma with well-balanced smokiness.
◆Kyoto Whisky AKA-OBI (Nishijin-ori)
Size / 700ml
ABV / 40%
Raw Materials / malt, grain
An exquisite blend of selected malt whisky and grain whisky.
◆Kyoto Gin
Size / 700ml
ABV / 40%
Raw Materials / spirits
This product uses 8 different botanicals, offering a very approachable taste with hints of spiciness and sweetness.
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