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Akakiko Restaurant-Entwicklungs GmbH: Exclusive Asian-style liqueur

With over 30 years of experience, Akakiko is the largest and most successful Japanese restaurant chain in Austria and the best-known brand for Asian gastronomy. When Akakiko was founded in 1994, sushi and pan-Asian cuisine were still something out of the ordinary. The first restaurant in the then newly opened Multiplex Center in Shopping City Süd presented a new gastronomy concept: freshly cooked food with high-quality ingredients, a wide range of specialities and handmade sushi. The new brand appeared under the artificial word Akakiko, which is reminiscent of Japanese. Today, there are 18 branches throughout Austria with a total of 250 employees. Most of them are first or second generation migrants from 15 countries and bring with them different experiences and culinary preferences and expertise. The philosophy is the same in every restaurant: customers can see the cleanliness and hygiene at first hand in numerous open-view kitchens. Fresh ingredients and good products are processed imaginatively. With promotions throughout the year, the focus is always on setting new priorities and surprising guests with new Asian gourmet ideas.

In collaboration with world liqueur champion Gautier-Mückstein, an exclusive Japanese yuzu liqueur was created for the anniversary, combining the refreshing vibrancy of citrus fruits with a sweet surprise.

Yuzucello won gold at the World Spirits Award.

95 WOB-Punkte - Broker's Gin - Gold
Broker's Gin Limited London, AT-1190 Wien, www.topspirit.at
Fragrance: Classic aroma, juniper berries, a lot of citrus-orange freshness, a lot of ethereal oils, peely spiciness, fresh herbs. Taste: Intense juniper aroma, fresh citrus and orange notes, meadow herbs, mint, cinnamon, anise, coriander, somewhat floral touch, nice fruit sweetness, full-bodied, powerful, very long on the palate. Inhalt: 700 ml, Preis: 14,99 EUR

LA SU Gin: Exotic holiday feeling in a glass

Alexander Kayser and Christopher Schuh are true gin lovers and founders of the brand LA SU Gin – a registered brand of Expo Outline Messebau und Event GmbH in Altenstadt, with Alexander Kayser as the managing partner.

After exploring many trains of thought, it was clear to both of them that it had to be exotic. LA SU Gin is a premium handcrafted gin with a hint of fruity mango. Distilled in small batches, traditionally and without additives, it is made in one of the oldest distilleries in Europe. The mango gives it a special freshness and balances the tart notes of the spices perfectly. Next to the mango, LA SU evokes a sense of travel. Enjoy a holiday feeling and discover new taste sensations. The elaborate bottle design reflects a love of detail and certainly leaves an impression.

At the World Spirits Award, bronze was achieved by LA SU *MGO* Natural Mango.