Kyoto Highball Can wins Silver Award at WPA

Kyoto Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Location: Kyotamba Town, Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture; President: Kazuya Toyoda)’s Kyoto Whisky Highball “Akaobi” and “Murasakiobi” have each won Silver Medals at the World Premix Awards 2025 (WPA), a global competition for RTD (Ready To Drink) products.
The WPA is an international competition specializing in RTD products from around the world, where judges from across the globe conduct strict evaluations from various perspectives including taste, aroma, and balance.
Having both “Akaobi” and “Murasakiobi” highly evaluated and achieving this double award is a great source of pride for us and serves as encouragement for our future product development.
“Akaobi” features an elegant and fruity flavor using Kyoto Whisky Akaobi.
Meanwhile, “Murasakiobi” stands out with the deep aroma and richness characteristic of Kyoto Whisky Murasakiobi, offering a satisfying drinking experience.
Both products, despite being in cans, are crafted to allow you to fully appreciate the distinctive character of the whisky.
Please note that these products are sold exclusively in Kyoto.
When visiting Kyoto, we encourage you to pick them up locally and enjoy their flavors.
We will continue to deliver world-class flavors to everyone through regional product development and high-quality craftsmanship.