From London: A Japanese sake has received a top honor. The award was given in the rice-wine category.
The sake is from Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is called Tenbi Junmai Ginjo Hotaten.
Further information about this award is available from the source, including details about the contest at which it was given.
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