{"id":47402,"date":"2026-09-11T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/5045708_CN45708_0"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:30:00","slug":"cj-foods-korean-spirits-brand-jari-sweeps-top-honors-at-leading-global-spirits-competitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=47402","title":{"rendered":"CJ Foods&#8217; Korean Spirits Brand jari Sweeps Top Honors at Leading Global Spirits Competitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>All three <\/b><b><i>jari<\/i><\/b><b> Korean distilled spirits earned awards at the 2026 IWSC and ISC, highlighting the brand&#8217;s craftsmanship and building momentum for its U.S. debut this fall.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>The brand is set to launch in the U.S. this fall, offering a whole new Korean culinary experience through perfectly paired K-Spirits and K-Food.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"temp_ReleaseStart\"><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">SEOUL, South Korea<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Sept. 11, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; CJ Foods&#8217; premium Korean distilled spirits brand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jari.spirits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b><i>jari<\/i><\/b><\/a>, has earned a series of accolades at major international spirits competitions ahead of its U.S. launch, demonstrating the exceptional quality of its products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\" readability=\"7\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1986258\/20260910223656EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942728&amp;p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnasia.com\/media\/MS1986258\/20260910223656EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2942728&amp;p=medium600\" title=\"jari Moonbaesool 24 and jari Gamuchi 24\" alt=\"jari Moonbaesool 24 and jari Gamuchi 24\"><\/a><br \/><span>jari Moonbaesool 24 and jari Gamuchi 24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"prntal\">At the 2026 International Wine &amp; Spirit Competition (IWSC) and the 2026 International Spirits Challenge (ISC), CJ Foods entered three products \u2013 <b><i>jari<\/i><\/b><b> Moonbaesool 24, <\/b><b><i>jari<\/i><\/b><b> Moonbaesool 41<\/b>, and <b><i>jari<\/i><\/b><b> Gamuchi 24<\/b> \u2013 with all three receiving awards. Alongside the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), the IWSC and ISC are widely regarded as among the world&#8217;s most prestigious spirits competitions. These latest accolades highlight the growing global competitiveness of Korean distilled spirits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">At the 2026 IWSC, <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 24 and <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 41 were awarded Silver medals, while <i>jari<\/i> Gamuchi 24 received a Bronze medal. <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 24 and <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 41 earned impressive scores of 94 and 91 points, respectively, and were praised for their delicate fruit aromas, smooth mouthfeel, and well-balanced flavor profiles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">At the 2026 ISC, <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 24 received a Gold medal, while <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 41 and <i>jari<\/i> Gamuchi 24 each earned Silver medals. The ISC evaluates spirits from around the world through blind tastings conducted by expert judging panels, assessing quality, flavor, and overall craftsmanship. The recognition received by all <i>jari<\/i> entries demonstrates that the brand&#8217;s contemporary interpretation of the distinctive flavors and aromas of Korean traditional spirits has resonated with leading global experts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><i>jari<\/i> is a premium Korean distilled soju brand that elevates exceptional Korean traditional spirit bases into refined, aged expressions. In collaboration with Moonbaesool Brewery and Danong Bio, CJ Foods launched <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 24 and <i>jari<\/i> Gamuchi 24 in Korea this July. The company plans to launch <i>jari<\/i> in the U.S. this fall, introducing consumers to a new Korean culinary experience through Korean distilled spirits designed to pair well with K-food.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\">&#8220;We are delighted that <i>jari<\/i>&#8216;s quality and craftsmanship have been recognized at globally renowned spirits competitions,&#8221; said Sungjin Oh, K-Spirits Team Lead at CJ Foods. &#8220;Going forward, we will continue to promote the appeal of Korean distilled spirits through collaborations with Korea&#8217;s outstanding distilleries, while enabling consumers around the world to experience Korean food culture in richer and more diverse ways through <i>jari<\/i>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About <\/b><b><i>jari<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>jari<\/i> is CJ Foods&#8217; premium Korean distilled spirits brand, created to bring the distinctive flavors, heritage, and cultural value of Korean traditional spirits to the global culinary scene. Developed in collaboration with acclaimed Korean distilleries, <i>jari<\/i> transforms exceptional traditional spirit bases into refined, aged expressions, including <i>jari<\/i> Moonbaesool 24 and <i>jari<\/i> Gamuchi 24, which are matured in traditional onggi earthenware vessels. Named after the Korean word for a place where people gather to share food and drinks, <i>jari<\/i> reflects a vision of connecting people, food, and culture through spirits, while offering versatile pairings with K-food and new ways for global consumers to experience K-Spirits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><b>About CJ Foods<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cj.co.kr\/en\/aboutus\/business\/food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CJ Foods<\/a>, a business unit of CJ CheilJedang, is a global food company delivering a variety of products ranging from food ingredients and frozen\/chilled foods to appetizers. Established as Korea&#8217;s first sugar manufacturer in 1953, CJ Foods has grown to become the country&#8217;s largest food company. Today, it is leading the global food industry with its renowned Korean food brand, &#8220;<i>bibigo<\/i>.&#8221; The company operates in multiple regions worldwide including South Korea, Europe, the U.S. (as CJ Schwan&#8217;s), Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All three jari Korean distilled spirits earned awards at the 2026 IWSC and ISC, highlighting the brand&#8217;s craftsmanship and building momentum for its U.S. debut this fall. The brand is set to launch in the U.S. this fall, offering a whole new Korean culinary experience through perfectly paired K-Spirits and K-Food. SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 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