Registration deadline: 31th May, 2024
Participants are required to submit an online registration form by completing the necessary details for The Hachi Shochu Cocktail Competition 2024.
Registration Form

May 1 -31st, 2024
Every Monday: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May and 3rd June 2-3pm
Once the submission is confirmed, it is mandatory for participants to attend one of the Master Classes. These classes are designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and skills related to the competition. Attendance at the Master Class will help participants better understand the rules, guidelines, and timelines of the competition.

On or Before June 10th, 2024
Participants should submit their Cocktail Recipe online.

June 1- June 30th, 2024
Each Participant can enter with only 1 Hachi Shochu Cocktail. Participants shall share cocktails on social media provided a Social Media Guideline.

This Phase will conclude with a shortlist of candidates who have met all the criteria of the competition during this Phase.

July 1 – 31st, 2024
Judge(s) shall visit participants individually at their venue or at a venue of their choosing to taste the cocktails at a pre-agreed date/time.

Based on the combined evaluation of Phase I and Phase II, 10 Participants shall be shortlisted each in Hong Kong and Singapore.

August 1 – 31st, 2024
10 Semi Finalists shall be Announced and they shall participate at a Semi-Final Competition at a venue to be confirmed in Hong Kong and Singapore.

3 Semi Finalists each shall be selected to represent Hong Kong and Singapore.

October / November, 2024
3 Semi-Finalists from Hong Kong with 3 Semi-Finalists from Singapore shall travel to Kagoshima in Japan.

It is expected to be a 3 day & 2 night trip, which will be sponsored by MIZUNARA and will include flight tickets, accommodation, transportation for scheduled itinerary and scheduled food & drinks. 

The Trip shall include Shochu Distillery (ies) Visits, Talks by Experts and Specific Bar Visits.