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“Kyoto Whisky KURO-OBI (Nishijin-ori)” Won gold medal at ISC 2023

Kyoto Shuzo Corporation(Hereinafter Kyoto Miyako Distillery. Location: Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto; CEO: Kazuya Toyota)“Kyoto Whisky KURO-OBI(Nishijin-ori)” has won a gold medal at the International Spirits Challenge.

 

 

Table of Contents
1. About ISC(International Spirits Challenge)
2. About Kyoto Whisky and Kyoto Gin
3. About Kyoto Miyako Distillery
4. Product Details

 

 

1. About ISC(International Spirits Challenge)

ISC(International Spirits Challenge)is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, organized by the British drinks specialist publisher “Drinks International.” The judging panel consists of renowned whiskey blenders and experts from around the world, and the evaluation is conducted through blind tastings.

 

 

2. About Kyoto Whisky and Gin

Kyoto Whisky uses carefully selected unblended whisky, all of which are easy to drink.
Kyoto Gin, which was launched in August 2022, 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.

 

 

3. About Kyoto Miyako Distillery

Kyoto Miyako Distillery is located in Kyotamba-cho, surrounded by the vast nature of the Tamba Plateau in the central part of Kyoto Prefecture. Not far from the distillery, there is Yura River which is famous for Ayu (Sweetfish) fishing grounds. Aiming to coexist in harmony with this rich natural environment, we continue to take on innovative challenges in Whisky making.

 

 

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 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.
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