[Breaking News] Luxembourg Sake Challenge 2025 Results Announced!

2025年6月17日

We’re excited to bring you the latest update from today, June 17, 2025 — the official results of the Luxembourg Sake Challenge 2025 have just been released!

Here are this year’s key highlights:

Sakura Sake Shop proudly supported the entry process and served as the official contact point in Japan.
A total of 85 entries were submitted.
The brewery receiving the Top Grand Prize will enjoy a special collaboration with Gault & Millau, the renowned French restaurant guide!

From these, 15 Platinum Awards (approx. top 17%), 30 Gold Awards, and 40 Silver Awards were selected.

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🏆 What Makes the Luxembourg Sake Challenge Unique?

Now in its fourth year, the Luxembourg Sake Challenge is distinguished by its panel of judges — made up of active sake sommeliers and top chefs from across Europe.

Sakes are evaluated not only for their aroma and taste, but also for how well they pair with local cuisine, making this an exceptional opportunity to gauge market potential in Europe.

Introducing Award-Winning Sakes Available Through Sakura Sake Shop

We are delighted to share that many of the breweries we partner with have received awards this year!

Note: The recipient of the Top Grand Prize will be announced at a later date.

Platinum

NIIZAWA Junmai Daiginjo 7% 2024　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
ZANKYO Junmai Daiginjo Super7 2024　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
Earl Grey Sake　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
TOYOBIJIN Daiginjo “Zipangu”　SUMIKAWA BREWERY (Yamaguchi)
UGO NO TSUKI Daiginjo “Shinsui”　AIHARA BREWERY (Hiroshima)
ISHIZUCHI VANQUISH Junmai Daiginjo　ISHIZUCHI BREWERY (Ehime)
BAISHIN SHUNJU Umeshu　Nishiyama Shuzojo (Hyogo)

Gold

UGO NO TSUKI Daiginjo “Gekko”　AIHARA BREWERY (Hiroshima)
KANKOUBAI Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki 50%　KANKOBAI SAKE BREWERY (Mie)
HAKURAKUSEI Junmai Ginjo　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
TOYO BIJIN ‘JUNDO ICHIZU’ Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki　SUMIKAWA BREWERY (Yamaguchi)
TOYO BIJIN ‘JUNDO ICHIZU’ Junmai Ginjo Aiyama　SUMIKAWA BREWERY (Yamaguchi)
ISHIZUCHI Junmai Ginjo Green Label　ISHIZUCHI BREWERY (Ehime)
KATSUYAMA Junmai Daiginjo “AKATSUKI”　KATSUYAMA BREWERY (Miyagi)
HAKURAKUSEI Junmai Daiginjo　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
TOYO BIJIN Special Junmai Daiginjo Aiyama　SUMIKAWA BREWERY (Yamaguchi)

Silver

ROKUJU YOSHU Junmai (Yamadanishiki)　IMAZATO BREWERY (Nagasaki)
ROKUJU YOSHU Junmai Ginjo (Yamadanishiki)　IMAZATO BREWERY (Nagasaki)
ROKUJU YOSHU Junmai Ginjo　IMAZATO BREWERY (Nagasaki)
KATSUYAMA Junmai Ginjo “LEI”　KATSUYAMA BREWERY (Miyagi)
KATSUYAMA Junmai Daiginjo “Diamond AKATSUKI”　KATSUYAMA BREWERY (Miyagi)
TSUSHIMAYA Another Story Nordwind Junmai Nama　MIYOZAKURA JOZO (Gifu)
HARADA Junmai Ginjo　HATSUMOMIDI (Yamaguchi)
ATAGO NO MATSU Special Junmai　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
NIIZAWA KIZASHI Junmai Daiginjo 7% 2024　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
MOEHIME Junmai Daiginjo　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
HAKURAKUSEI Michiba Rokuzaburo Junmai Daiginjo 2024　NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY (Miyagi)
TOYO BIJIN Junmai Daiginjo Ichibanmatoi　SUMIKAWA BREWERY (Yamaguchi)
ASAMAYAMA IBUKI　ASAMA BREWERY (Gunma)
UGO NO TSUKI “Jusanya” Special Junmai　AIHARA BREWERY (Hiroshima)
ISHIZUCHI Junmai Daiginjo　ISHIZUCHI BREWERY (Ehime)
KAMOKINSHU Special Junmai 13　Kanemitsu Shuzo (Hiroshima)