In Episode 17, hosts Samuel Boulton and Arline Lyons sit down to talk all things IWC Sake 2025. 🍶

We take a deep dive into this year’s results, sharing our thoughts on the standout winners and trends shaping the sake scene. Arline gives us a rare peek behind the curtain at how the International Wine Challenge (IWC) sake judging process really works, from the tasting tables to the final decisions.

Expect expert insights, honest opinions, and plenty of sake enthusiasm in this behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most respected Nihonshu competitions!