Entry Submission

Submitting Entries

We have closed entry submissions for 2023 U.S. National Sake Appraisal. Thank you for your submission.

Important Dates

Entry form submission period February 20–April 20, 2023
Sample shipping deadline from U.S. June 29, 2023
Judging August 29–31, 2023
Judging Results Announced September 5, 2023

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 (Rice Polishing Ratio 70% or less)

Announcement of Results

Results will be announced on September 5, 2023 (Hawai‘i time) on this website and notification given to the media.

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.

Entry Form Submission

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