WHAT IS IICHIKO SAITEN
Crafted specifically for the modern bartender, iichiko Saiten is a full-flavored expression of shochu that is perfect for cocktails at 43% ABV.
With a strong start and a long finish, you’ll find flavours of jasmine tea, white peache, and earthy minerals with some citrus and a saline finish that beckons another sip.
A honkaku shochu, the highest grade of shochu, made from two-row barley and distilled once.
THE
PRIZES
FIRST PLACE _
ALL EXPENSES PAID ROUND TRIP TO JAPAN*
- $1500 CASH PRIZE
- PLUS IICHIKO DISTILLERY VISIT
- PLUS GUEST SHIFT IN TOKYO
*There will be four final winners going to Japan - one each from Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Miami
SECOND PLACE_
$800 CASH PRIZE
THIRD PLACE_
$400 CASH PRIZE
THE
RULES
All cocktails must contain a minimum of 1oz / 30ml iichiko Saiten
A maximum of 6 ingredients total to be used
All garnishes must be edible
The winner must include their cocktail on their outlet’s next menu
iichiko Saiten must be on the backbar of your venue as an entry requirement
One entry per person
2024 Entries open to residents of Chicago, New York, Miami and
Los Angeles only.
Cocktails need to be low waste and the entrant needs to illustrate how they plan to execute this.
Submit entries via the entry form below.
ROUND 1 - AUGUST 19 - SEPTEMBER 19 2024
ROUND 2 - SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 25 2024
FINAL - NOVEMBER 2024
ENTRIES FOR ROUND ONE CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 19th 2024