Japanese whisky company scoops international awards, makes waves in whisky world
This year Matsui Shuzo won various top awards at the World Whiskies Awards, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and International Whisky Competition in the US.
Matsui Whisky passed scrupulous blind tastings in prestigious, global competitions which recognize outstanding quality and excellence in whisky.
This is the 1st time that Matsui Shuzo has received international awards, in addition to being first time entrants. The quality of Matsui Shuzo’s craftsmanship and whisky is reflected in these superb results.
Award Names and Recipients
World Whiskies Awards (WWA) 2019
KURAYOSHI AGED 8 YEARS : Winner
KURAYOSHI AGED 12 YEARS : Gold
KURAYOSHI AGED 18 YEARS : Gold
San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SWSC) 2019
KURAYOSHI : Silver
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : Silver
KURAYOSHI AGED 8 YEARS : Silver
KURAYOSHI AGED 12 YEARS : Gold
TOTTORI BOURBON BARREL : Silver
MATSUI SAKURA CASK : Bronze
MATSUI MIZUNARA CASK : Double Gold
MATSUI THE PEATD : Gold
WHISKY UMESHU (Plum Liqueur): Silver
BRANDY UMESHU (Plum Liqueur): Silver
International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2019
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : 1st Place (92.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI AGED 18 YEARS : 3rd Place (91.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : 1st Place (92.6 pts)
MATSUI SAKURA CASK : 2nd Place (90.1 pts)
MATSUI THE PEATED : 3rd Place (89.9 pts)
KURAYOSHI SHERRY CASK : 1st Place (92.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI AGED 18 YEARS : 2nd Place (91.6 pts)
KURAYOSHI AGED 8 YEARS : 3rd Place (91 pts)
Whiskies of the World (WoW) 2018
KURAYOSHI AGED 12 YEARS : Gold
Matsui Shuzo, 24th June 2019
