CHOYA UMESHU CO., LTD. (HQ: Osaka, Habikino City, CEO: Shigehiro Kondo, hereinafter CHOYA) is pleased to announce that “The CHOYA Extra Years”, “The CHOYA FROM THE BARREL 2014”, and “The CHOYA AGED 3 YEARS EXTRA FRUIT” were awarded Double Gold Awards at the 2024 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 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition was held for the 24rd time this year with more than 5,000 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 84 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.
