We are pleased to announce that “THE HERBALIST YASO GIN YUZU” has been awarded a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026, a world-renowned spirits competition.
In addition, "YASO GIN EXTRA HERB" and "YASO GIN ORANGE" also won gold medals, reflecting the high regard in which Echigo Yaku-so's craftsmanship and quality are held.
List of Award-Winning Products at the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026"
- THE HERBALIST YASO GIN YUZU [Double Gold]
- THE HERBALIST YASO GIN EXTRA HERB [Gold]
- THE HERBALIST YASO GIN ORANGE [Gold]

What is the "San Francisco World Spirits Competition"?
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC: The San Francisco World Spirits Competition), founded in 2000, is considered one of the world's three largest and most influential spirits competitions It is one of the world's most influential spirits competitions. The jury is made up of experienced professionals and is judged through a rigorous blind tasting process.
https://thetastingalliance.com/events/san-francisco-world-spirits-competition
