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WINS CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY AT LTIMATE SPIRITS CHALLENGE
UT
won the coveted Chairman’s
~ aking top honors, iichiko BLU
Trophy in shochu, at the Ultimate
Spirits Challenge 2017, one of the world’s leading spirits competitions. iichiko
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BLU, a premium shochudrink produced in
Japan exclusively for Hawaii, also received the Tried & True Award, scored 96 points (the highest of all the shochus), and earned an “Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation” at the competition.
A RATING OF
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96
Ultimate Spirits Challenge ~ 2017
For iichiko BLU, Ultimate Spirits Challenge noted: “Sweet fruity aromas of lychee, ripe yellow apples, and a hint of cherry blossom give way to creamy lemon custard and a good dose of spice in this unctuous, silky spirit. Off-dry but not at all cloying.”
Produced by Sanwa Shurui Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading shochu manufacturer,
year. Since then, iichiko BLU has become a favorite of local mixologists and satisfied guests in Hawaii restaurants and clubs. This premium shochu is distilled and made from barley, carefully developed to create both a rich and delicate flavor.
The Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 was recently held at the Ultimate Beverage Challenge Evaluation Center in Hawthorne, New York. The complete results can be viewed at www.ultimate-beverage.com.
THE
CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY
IS AWARDED TO:
iichiko BL
EXTRAORDINARY, ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION
F. Paul Pacult
Chairman, Judging
iichiko BLU made its debut in Hawaii last
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CATEGORY: SHOCHU