Thank you very much for your continued support of Helios Distillery.

We are delighted to announce that four of our products have received prestigious awards at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026, one of Japan’s leading professional spirits competitions and one of the largest of its kind in Asia.

The results for the Western Spirits, Shochu, and Awamori categories have now been announced, and we are honored to have four of our products recognized with these distinguished awards.

TWSC 2026 Award-Winning Products

We are pleased to introduce the outstanding Helios Distillery products that received awards this year.

 Gold Award　TEEDA 21 Years Old (Rum)

• We are proud to announce that TEEDA 21 Years Old received the prestigious Gold Award, the competition’s highest level of recognition.

A truly exceptional rum, it offers remarkable depth and richness, with complex aromas and flavors developed through many years of careful aging.

★ Available for paid tasting at the Kusu Kura Shop!

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Silver Award

• TEEDA WHITE (Rum)

TEEDA WHITE was honored with a Silver Award for its fresh yet richly layered flavor profile.

★ Available for a complimentary tasting at the Kusu Kura Shop!

Bronze Award

• Kusu Kura (Awamori)

Beloved by many for many years, Kusu Kura received a Bronze Award in recognition of its consistently high quality.

★ Available for a complimentary tasting at the Kusu Kura Shop!

• NUJI 7 Years Old (Awamori)

  This carefully aged 7-year-old awamori, known for its deep, rich, and beautifully matured aromas developed over many years, also received a Bronze Award.

Inspired by these awards, Helios Distillery will continue pursuing our commitment to crafting exceptional spirits that bring joy and memorable experiences to people around the world.

Taste the Award-Winning Spirits for Yourself! Enjoy a Tasting at the Kusu Kura Shop

From our award-winning products to many other favorites, you can sample most of Helios Distillery’s spirits at the Kusu Kura Shop.

Take a seat at our spacious bar counter and explore a selection of awamori, rum, whisky, liqueurs, and more. We also provide water, so you can take your time and savor each spirit in a 15 mL tasting glass.

Why not come and discover your new favorite bottle?

💡 Sample Tasting Menu

Category	Type	Featured Products
Complimentary Tasting （15 mL each）	Awamori	Kura, Todoroki, Nuji 3 Years Old, Ryukyu Bijin, SHO
	Whisky	REKI Blended Whisky
	Rum	Helios Rum, TEEDA (White, Agricole), Kokuto Rum
	Habu & Snake Spirits	Uruma 40%, Umija-Shu (Sea Snake Spirit) / Kairyu, Hydra
	Umeshu (Plum Liqueur)	Kokuto Umeshu, Shikuwasa Umeshu
	Liqueur	Kura Neko Yuzu & Shikuwasa
	Shochu	Beni Issui
Paid Tasting	Awamori	Nuji 5 Years Old Kusu (¥150) Nuji 21 Years Old Kusu (¥400) Kura Genshu 18 Years Old (¥600)
	Whisky	KURA THE WHISKY (¥200) Kyoda Single Malt Japanese Whisky (¥400)
	Rum	Helios Dark Rum 15 Years Old (¥500) TEEDA 21 Years Old — NEW! Gold Award Winner (¥700)

 

Kusu-gura Shop & Distillery Tour Information

The distillery tour is not available on Wednesdays, but the Kusu-gura Shop is open as usual!

We look forward to welcoming you.

■ Kusu-gura Shop Information

Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free

■ Distillery Tour 【Reservations Required】

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of spirit making?

Join our guided distillery tour and discover how our spirits are made. You’ll have the opportunity to see the production process up close and learn more about the craftsmanship behind our spirits.

Tour Times: Twice daily
① 11:00 AM
② 3:00 PM
Limited spaces are available for each tour.

Closed: Wednesdays

Reservations for the Distillery Tour

Advance reservations are required for the distillery tour. You can make a reservation online or by phone.

Spaces are limited and reservations will close once all spots have been filled, so we recommend booking in advance.

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