Gekkeikan Sake Wins Gold Medal For Superior Quality and Taste at New Sake Award Competition

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc., a leader in ultra premium spirits, is proud to announce that Gekkeikan Sake, the number one sake in the world, has once again been awarded with a prestigious Gold Medal at the 2011 National New Sake Award Competition held in Japan by the world renowned National Research Institute of Brewing. Gekkeikan Sake has received a gold medal for outstanding taste and quality in twenty nine of the last thirty competitions.

"The House of Gekkeikan has been making sake for almost 400 years. Not only is this award testament to Gekkeikan's continued commitment to quality, it also recognizes the brand as one of the leading premium sakes in the world," said Yoshi Yumoto, Vice President Gekkeikan National Sales Manager at Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc.

Gekkeikan Sake Company Ltd., based in Japan's Kyoto Prefecture, is the world's most popular sake brand and was founded in 1637 by the Okura family. With nearly 400 years and 14 generations of sake brewing experience, Gekkeikan, one of the oldest-family operated businesses in the world and one of the most respected names in sake, has proudly been the official sake of Japan's Imperial Household for almost a century.  Gekkeikan continues to win numerous awards and accolades that serve as a testament to the Company's commitment to quality and excellence.

Established in May, 1904, the National Research Institute of Brewing contributes toward improving the quality of alcohol beverages and the stability of manufacturing.  Over 900 sakes are submitted to the National New Sake Awards for Brewing Competition that is held annually in Japan every spring.  By adopting a nationwide perspective to their quality assessment of sake manufactured in the brewing year, the National Research Institute of Brewing aims to gain a concrete grasp of current manufacturing technology and trends, and therefore contributes to the improvement of sake quality and enhancement of public awareness of sake.  

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About Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc.

Founded in 1972, Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. of New Rochelle, NY, currently owns or imports Jagermeister Herbal Liqueur - the number one selling imported Liqueur and shot brand in the United States, Gekkeikan Sake - the world's largest sake, American Harvest - a proprietary blend of organic vodka and organic ingredients resulting in a distinctly smooth and silky spirit with a crisp, clean taste, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey - the award-winning double distilled single malt and blended whiskeys named for the Irish legendary hero and produced at Ireland's last independent distillery, JC Cognac - the VSOP known for its unmatched quality and unique flavor extensions of Apple and Jasmine, Barenjager Honey Liqueur - the German imported honey liqueur made with generous amounts of premium natural Yucatan honey, Henri Savard Blanc de Blancs – the sparkling wine produced with the best French savoir-faire since 1907, Jacques Cardin Brandy - the French brandy of uncommon distinction defined by its rich color and superior flavor, Hudson's Bay Scotch - a smooth blend of 100% Scotch Whiskies distilled and blended in Scotland and St. Vivant Armagnac - the premium French brandy steeped in tradition dating back to 1559.

Contact info for release:
Kate Laufer
Director, Public Relations
Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc.
Direct: 914.637.5752
Mobile: 646.342.5703
[email protected]

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