Suntory
Founded as early as 1899, company founder Shinjiro Torii built Japan's first commercial whisky distillery, Yamazaki, in 1923 – with future Nikka founder Masataka Taketsuru serving as its first distillery manager. Few other Japanese beverage groups have shaped the history of Japanese whisky as much as Suntory.
Suntory stands for the great breadth of Japanese whisky: from the world-famous Yamazaki single malt to the elegant Hibiki blend to the light Chita single grain. From the Yamazaki 12 Year Old to Hibiki Japanese Harmony, you will find the right bottle for every occasion in our selection.
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How did one founder bring whisky to Japan?
Shinjiro Torii opened a shop selling imported wines in Osaka in 1899, laying the foundation for Suntory – today one of Japan's oldest beverage groups. In 1923, he realised his vision of a genuine Japanese whisky by building the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan's first commercial whisky distillery. As distillery manager, he brought in Masataka Taketsuru, who had previously learned the craft in Scotland. Their paths later diverged: Taketsuru founded his own company, Nikka, still Suntory's biggest rival on the Japanese whisky market today.
How did Japanese whisky conquer the world?
The breakthrough came in 2015, when a Yamazaki Sherry Cask was named the best single malt in the world in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible – ahead of the great Scottish names. Demand for Japanese whisky exploded worldwide as a result. A year earlier, in 2014, Suntory had already acquired the US group Jim Beam and merged to form Beam Suntory – one of the largest spirits companies in the world.
Overview of the most popular bottlings
1. Yamazaki 12 Year Old
The world-famous single malt from Japan's first distillery.
Taste: Fruity and elegant with cherry, sandalwood, and a hint of smoke.
Serving suggestion: Neat, as an introduction to Japanese single malt.
2. Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
The elegant blend drawing on several Suntory distilleries.
Taste: Soft and harmonious with floral, honey-sweet notes.
Serving suggestion: A good introduction to Japanese blends.
3. The Chita Single Grain
The light grain whisky from the Chita distillery.
Taste: Sweet and creamy with vanilla and light fruit.
Serving suggestion: For anyone wanting to discover Japanese grain whisky.
Facts and figures
Founded: 1899 by Shinjiro Torii. Yamazaki Distillery: Japan's first commercial whisky distillery, founded 1923. Other distilleries in the group: Hakushu (single malt), Chita (single grain).