Here is an introduction to some more awards received by Matsui Shuzo this year. (part 2)

Last time we introduced WWA, SWSC, and ISC

https://matsuiwhisky.com/blog/20191220/832/

 

This time will talk about USC and IWC.

 

【ULTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019】

This contest is judged by buyers, bar tenders and bar directors.

It is a highly respected competition by industry leaders, retailers, importers, distributors and producers.

Not only the taste, but the value and quality of the product as a whole is added to the judging criteria.

≪Points system at a glance≫

 

○95 points　Final　highest awarded

Single Malt Whisky Matsui Mizunara Cask

○94 points　Final/GREAT VALUE

Blended Whisky

Tottori

○94 points Final

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi Sherry Cask

○93 points Final/GREAT VALUE

Blended Whisky

Tottori Bourbon Barrel

○93 points Final

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi 12 years

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi 8 years

○91 points Final

Matsui Brandy Umeshu

 

▼Details below (Overseas website)

https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/

 

【International Whisky Competition 2019】

This competition specializes in whisky and is held in the United States

It is judged by 12 whisky specialists; all entries are given a score and the best 3 are picked in each category.

 

■Best Japanese Whisky

1st Place

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi Sherry Cask (92.6 pts)

3rd Place

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi 18 years (91.6 pts)

 

Best Japanese Whisky NAS

1st Place:

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi Sherry Cask  (92.6 pts)

2nd Place:

Single Malt Whisky

Matsui Sakura Cask  (90.1 pts)

3rd Place:

Single Malt Whisky

Matsui Peated  (89.9 pts)

 

Best Pure Malt Japanese Whisky

1st Place:

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi Sherry Cask  (92.6 pts)

2nd Place:

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi 18 Years (91.6 pts)

3rd Place:

Pure Malt Whisky

Kurayoshi 8 years (91 pts)

 

▼ Details below (Overseas website)

https://www.whiskycompetition.com/2019-results

 

As noted above, Kurayoshi distillery Single malt whisky Matsui mizunara cask scooped the top award after the SWSC.

Kurayoshi Sherry cask won first prize in 3 different categories.

 

We also sell our products on our e-commerce website

https://shop.matsuiwhisky.com/

 

Matsui Whisky is still a relatively unknown whisky producer.

Yet, we are patiently and diligently distilling and bottling whisky down in Kurayoshi city.

We really want everyone to enjoy delicious whisky!

Our mission is to send everyone the great taste of internationally recognized Matsui whisky.

But don’t take our word for it, please try it for yourself.