CHOYA UMESHU CO., LTD. (HQ: Osaka, Habikino City, CEO: Shigehiro Kondo, hereinafter CHOYA) ispleased to announce that The CHOYA Extra Years was awarded Double Gold and “The CHOYA FROM THE BARREL” won the Gold medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
About The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)
Started in 2000, SFWSC is one of the most influential liquor fairs in the world. The 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held for the 23rd time this year with more than 3,300 entries from all corners of the world.
There are four award ranks: “Double Gold”, “Gold”, “Silver” and “Bronze”. The judging method is determined by a rigorous blind tasting held by 73 experienced experts. While the Gold medal is awarded to exceptional products that receive very high evaluations, The Double Gold is given only to those that receive a perfect score from all the judges.
