Sake Institute of Ontario

Toronto International Sake Challenge

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The SIO is pleased to continue the annual Toronto International Sake Challenge into its 3rd year. Over 100 sakes were evaluated and by our esteemed judges over 6 categories. Judges this year include both sake and wine experts from across Canada and the US.

We are incredibly proud of this achievement, and encourage you to have a look through the Complete List of Award Winners — see if you find any of your sake favourites & be sure to look out for many of the winners to hit LCBO shelves in the future!

 

2016 AWARD WINNERS

HONJOZO
JUNMAI
GINJO
DAI-GINJO
SPARKLING
NIGORI
 

The Judges

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DAVID BEAUROY

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ADAM BEKHOR

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CHRIS JOHNSON

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IORI KATAOKA

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CHIZUKO NIIKAWA-HELTON

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TOD STEWART

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ZOLTAN SZABO

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MICHEAL TREMBLAY

Head Judge