IWC 2026 Sake Trophy result announcement and Award Lunch
22 May 2026
On 22nd May 2026, the Gold Medal Tasting was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Hiroshima Prefecture, and the results for the medals and trophy winners of each category were announced during the Award Lunch.
Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Commended awards are presented to each of the 11 categories. The Trophy-winning sakes were selected from among the top-rated brands within the Gold medal recipients.
IWC 2026 Sake Judging in Hiroshima
18-21 May 2026
The IWC (International Wine Challenge) Sake Awards, usually held annually in London, took place in Japan this year for the first time in eight years. Hiroshima, which is one of Japan’s premier sake-producing regions, became the host of the event. The event ran from 18th to 21st of May 2026.
Marking its milestone 20th anniversary, a record-breaking 1,738 sake brands have been entered into the competition.