SAPPORO, Japan — A gin made in Niseko, Hokkaido, has won top honors at an international gin competition, fueling hopes that the ski resort could become a year-round tourist hot spot.
Niseko Distillery's Ohoro Gin (Standard) won the 'World's Best' award in the classic gin category at the World Gin Awards 2024 in London in February. The award is the grand prize for the “Country Winners” out of 26 contestants in this category.