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| Sake Challenges | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Sake Sommelier Association |
| First award | 2012 |
| Website | https://sakechallenges.com/ |
A Sake Challenge is a competition designed to identify and recognise high-quality sake[1]. It brings sake sommeliers from around the world to evaluate sake[2][3].
Organised by the Sake Sommelier Association, judging is conducted by practising sake sommeliers. In addition to aroma and flavour, the evaluation also considers how well the sake pairs with local cuisine, providing producers with insight into how their products may be received in international markets[1][4].
History
[edit]The first Sake Challenge was held in London in 2012 under the name London Sake Challenge. Since then, the Sake Challenge has expanded to several cities worldwide, including Bordeaux, Luxembourg, Milan and Singapore.[5]
Concepts and Objectives
[edit]The Sake Challenge aims to recognise high-quality sake while promoting sake consumption through pairings with local cuisines.[1]
Following each Sake Challenge, the SSA hosts Japan Life, a public event that introduces sake to a wider audience beyond industry professionals[4][6].
Judging Process
[edit]The Sake Challenge employs a structured judging process. All entries are first assessed through blind tasting conducted by Certified Sake Sommeliers. During this stage, judges evaluate each sake individually based on key sensory criteria, including appearance, aroma, flavour and food pairings[2][4][7].
Each sake is scored individually rather than through direct comparison with other entries. Following the professional tasting, each sake is evaluated for label design and packaging. The individual scores awarded by each judge are then combined to produce a final score for each entry[7].
Awards
[edit]The competition awards Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals to high-scoring entries based on the judging criteria.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Rion, Jim (2022-08-02). "Going Global with SSA Sake Challenges - SAKETIMES - Your Sake Source". SAKETIMES. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ a b Wang, Natalie (2020-05-18). "London Sake Challenge goes virtual". Vino Joy News. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ "« Luxembourg Saké Challenge » compétition de saké japonais | Ambassade du Japon au Luxembourg". www.lu.emb-japan.go.jp (in French). Archived from the original on 2025-12-12. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ a b c "Following Luxembourg's first sake challenge". delano.lu. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ SAKETIMES編集部 (2023-07-19). "日本酒を世界に広める品評会「酒チャレンジ」がルクセンブルクとシンガポールで開催決定！—7/31(月)まで出品受付中 | 日本酒専門WEBメディア「SAKETIMES」" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ Fleurie, Agence. "Bordeaux Saké Challenge | Echos de Bordeaux - Agence Fleurie" (in French). Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ^ a b c "How We Judge". Sake Challenges. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
Further reading
[edit]- Going Global with SSA Sake Challenges
- London Sake Challenge goes virtual
- Singapore Sake Challenge 2023
- We won the gold award at “Singapore Sake Challenge 2023”!
- Milan Sake Challenge after one year of brewing revival!
- Sake Category at Milano Sake Challenge 2024
- Win Awards at MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE
- Bordeaux Sake Challenge 2021
- BSC Challenge 2021
- Le premier Bordeaux Saké Challenge
- Following Luxembourg’s first sake challenge
- Luxembourg Saké Challenge » compétition de saké japonais
- https://vintagience.com/news_en/hekiu-and-honoka-win-awards-at-singapore-sake-challenge-2024/
- https://fushimino.com/blogs/news/singapore-sake-challenge
- https://niizawa-brewery.co.jp/en/news/2582/
- https://www.japantimes.co.jp/comfacts/147/
- https://tsunan-sake.com/go-grandclass-singapore-sake-challenge-2024/
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