Awards

Winning awards at international competitions is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality.

The International Spirits Challenge (ISC)

2025
【Sliver】
☆Owari Whisky Ex-Bourbon
☆Owari Whisky Royal Malt
【Bronze】
☆Owari Whisky Mizunara Cask
☆Owari Whisky High-Class Malt

About ISC

The International Spirits Challenge (ISC) is one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world.
Founded in 1995 and held annually, it evaluates a wide range of spirits, including whisky, gin, vodka, rum, and tequila.

Judging is conducted with strict standards using blind tastings by experts in each category.
Products are assessed on appearance, aroma, taste, and finish, and medals—Gold, Silver, or Bronze—are awarded to outstanding entries.

Receiving high marks at this competition is a great honor for any spirits producer and helps to enhance recognition in the international market.
The ISC is more than just a competition—it is also a gathering of spirits industry professionals from around the world, where trends and new products are discussed and shared.

International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)

2025
【Sliver/91 point】
☆Owari Whisky Mizunara Cask
☆Owari Whisky Ex-Bourbon
☆Owari Whisky Royal Malt
【Bronze/89 point】
☆Owari Whisky High-Class Malt

About IWSC

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), founded in London in 1969, is one of the most prestigious international competitions for wine and spirits.
Each year, entries come from over 90 countries, and 250 industry experts conduct rigorous blind tastings.

Products are scored out of 100 points, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals awarded.
For spirits, a top Gold medal is awarded to entries scoring 98 points or higher.
Receiving recognition at the IWSC is considered one of the highest honors in the industry.

World Whiskies Awards (WWA)

2026
【Bronze】
☆Owari Whisky Ex-Bourbon

About WWA

The World Whiskies Awards (WWA) is one of the largest and most prestigious whisky competitions in the world, organized by a leading whisky magazine based in the United Kingdom.

Whiskies from around the globe are evaluated through a fully blind tasting process, where brand names, prices, and labels are concealed.
Each entry is judged solely on its flavor, aroma, balance, and overall quality.

For this reason, the awards are widely recognized as an international benchmark of excellence, earning a high level of trust and credibility within the global whisky industry.

Following the national judging rounds, outstanding entries are awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals.
From these, the Category Winners (best in each style) and Country Winners (best in each country) are selected.

Only the Country Winners advance to the final global round of judging, where the ultimate title of “World’s Best” is determined.

This multi-stage selection process identifies only the finest whiskies from around the world, making it an extremely competitive and highly respected award.