Hand-Crafted Hiro Sake® From Japan Awarded "Best Of Nation" By San Francisco International Wine Competition And Announces Expansion Into Hawaii And Puerto Rico

MIAMI, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiro Sake®, the hand-crafted, premium sake from Japan, is thrilled to announce that it has received the highest award from the San Francisco International Wine Competition, held June 12-14, 2015. Hiro Sake was named 'BEST OF NATION' from Japan. This prestigious award is given to a brand for having the best portfolio compared to others submitted from that country. Hiro also was awarded a DOUBLE GOLD medal and 95 points for its Hiro Blue Junmai Ginjo.

Hiro Sake, LLC is also happy to announce three major distribution appointments, effective immediately:

- In New York, Hiro Sake will now be distributed by Empire Merchants, a part of The Charmer Sunbelt Group
- The brand's expansion into Hawaii and the appointment of Johnson Brothers of Hawaii as distributor
- The brand's expansion into Puerto Rico and the appointment of B. Fernandez y Hnos, Inc. as distributor

"We are flattered that Hiro Sake was awarded this most significant award from the judges at the San Francisco International Wine Competition. To stand out as the best product in the country is just an incredible honor," said Carlos Arana, co-founder and CEO of Hiro Sake LLC. "It's rewarding to know that renowned judges recognize Hiro's exceptional quality. It speaks volumes about our brand, especially with our new distributors in New York, Hawaii and Puerto Rico."

Hiro has experienced triple digit growth since last year. Trade partners and consumers alike see the versatility of Hiro as a great low calorie, low alcohol but flavorful beverage. Hiro is hand crafted Japanese sake using only the finest ingredients at the Brewery Taiyo Shuzo, established in 1635 in the Niigata Prefecture. This Brewery is considered one of the finest craft sake breweries in Japan. Hiro offers both Junmai (Hiro Red; 15% ABV) and Junmai Ginjo (Hiro Blue; 15% ABV) sakes. Hiro can be used in an infinite number of cocktails, standing in for vodka, rum or gin and with only half the alcohol of traditional spirits. Hiro is only 39 calories/ounce, additive- and preservative-free, gluten-free (made with rice), histamine- and allergen-free (no allergic reactions) and has 1/3 the acidity of wine (making it easier on the stomach).

Hiro is available in 720ml and 300ml bottles. The suggested retail price for Hiro Red is $29.99/$15.99 and for Hiro Blue is $39.99/$19.99. In addition to Puerto Rico, Hiro is available in 19 U.S. states: CT, DE, HI, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, VA, DC, FL, UT, GA, NC, VT, AZ, CA, NV and TX.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The 35^th annual San Francisco International Wine Competition, the largest wine competition in America, was judged by a prestigious panel of nationally recognized wine experts.  Led by The Tasting Panel's Anthony Dias Blue, judging was based on a blind, consensual procedure, ensuring competitive integrity as it remains the nation's most respected wine competition.

ABOUT HIRO SAKE
Hiro Sake is premium Japanese sake brewed in the Niigata Prefecture, the premiere sake-producing region of Japan. Hiro is offered in both Junmai (Hiro Red) and Junmai Ginjo (Hiro Blue) sake. It is imported to the U.S. by Hiro Sake USA in Manhasset, NY. In 2011 Hiro's Toji (Sake Master) was awarded first prize in a Japanese national sake competition, regarded as one of the most important sake competitions in the world. More information about the company can be found at www.hirosake.com, on Facebook, on Twitter @hiro_sake and on Instagram @Tryhirosake.

Please enjoy Hiro Sake – and Kanpai responsibly.

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