London Sake Challenge
| London Sake Challenge | |
|---|---|
 Competition Logo | |
| Location | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | Sake Sommelier Association |
| Reward(s) | Gold, Silver and Bronze medals |
| First awarded | 2012 |
| Website | http://www.londonsakechallenge.com/index-en.html |
London Sake Challenge (LSC), established in 2012 by the Sake Sommelier Association and its founders Xavier Chapelou and Kumiko Ohta, is an annual sake competition held in London and worldwide. The Challenge is the first competition of its kind, dedicated only to sake, in Europe.[1] Products submitted from breweries all over Japan[2] are evaluated by sake sommeliers from around the world and judged by taste, quality, labelling and packaging. The first competition took place on 20 August 2012, during 2012 London Olympic Games. Sake Challenges are held worldwide, including the Milano Sake Challenge and Bordeaux Sake Challenge.[3]
Objective[edit]
The purpose of the event is to recognise outstanding premium sakes.[4] The event aims to promote the consumption of sake by highlighting a new market where sake is matched with local food.The event also seeks to increase public awareness and popularity of the sake in the world with the “Japan Life” event.[5][6]
Judging Process[edit]
Every sake is assessed independently, not comparatively. Sake sommeliers and jury members evaluate each sake by scoring appearance, flavour and taste in the first round of blind tasting. Labelling and packaging are assessed separately in the second round. Sake sommeliers score sakes from 0 to 5 stars.[7]
Reward[edit]
The competition awards platinum, gold, silver and bronze medals to the highest scoring sakes in accordance with the judging criteria.[8] Award winners receive correspondent medal stickers.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "The 2012 London Sake Challenge". Roadside Hut of the Jui "Young". 6 October 2012.
- ^ "Sommeliers Match Sake with Truffles and Foie Gras". Wine-searcher. 27 September 2012.
- ^ "Bordeaux Sake Challenge 2021". Thirst Magazine. 27 April 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ Sam (18 July 2012). "London Sake Challenge". Eat Sleep Drink Magazine.
- ^ Joe, Warwick (7 June 2012). "Sake Sommelier Association launches London Sake Challenge". Harpers. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ^ Melinda, Joe (23 January 2013). "Looking to bring Japan's tastes to new markets through sake". The Japan Times.
- ^ "London Sake Challenge".
- ^ "Experts in U.K. push rice wine in Europe". The Japan Times. 29 August 2012.
- ^ "Sommeliers try to make sake fashionable with foie gras pairings". The Malaysian Insider. 27 September 2012. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.