Last Call for Entries: IWC Sake 2026
The IWC Sake Competition is judged by an international panel of highly respected sake experts.
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Thank you to all producers who entered. Judging begins this April, with medal results announced on 22 May 2026.
The International Wine Challenge sets the global standard for drinks competitions: every entry is tasted blind and judged purely on quality by panels of leading experts.
Winning an IWC medal provides:
• International credibility and recognition
• Visibility with global importers, retailers and media
• Powerful marketing tools through the IWC medal logos
• Proven commercial impact and increased demandFor sake producers, the IWC offers a rare opportunity to benchmark your brewery on a truly international stage, with results reaching trade and consumers worldwide.
Explore the Sake Competition
The first results of IWC 2026 have been released.
Explore Tranche 1 medal winners and discover outstanding wines from around the world.
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10 December 2025
15 May 2026
22 May 2026
8 September 2026
20 - 24 Apr 2026
15 May 2026
22 May 2026
8 September 2026