Submitting Entries

We have closed entry submissions for 2026 U.S. National Sake Appraisal. Thank you for your submission.

Important Dates

Entry form submission period	April 24–June 19, 2026
Sample shipping deadline from U.S.	August 5, 2026
Judging	October 20–22, 2026
Judging Results Announced	October 27, 2026

Judging Categories

• Daiginjo A (Rice Polishing Ratio 40% or less)
• Daiginjo B (Rice Polishing Ratio 50% or less)
• Ginjo (Rice Polishing Ratio 60% or less)
• Junmai A (Rice Polishing Ratio 60% or less)
• Junmai B (Rice Polishing Ratio over 60%)

Announcement of Results

Results will be announced on October 27, 2026 (Hawai‘i time) on this website.

Certificates and Award Seals

Award certificates will be mailed after the results have been announced. An electronic file of the U.S. National Sake Appraisal award seal for promotional use is available upon request and without charge.