Suntory Red Blended Whisky [640ML]

Suntory Holdings Limited is a Japanese multinational brewing and distilling company. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest companies in the distribution of alcoholic beverages in Japan, and makes Japanese whisky. Shinjiro Torii at the age of 20 had a dream to “create an original Japanese spirits blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and ‘monozukuri’ craftsmanship: a relentless pursuit for perfection, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality.” He then founded the House of Suntory in 1899 to pursue his dream.

Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky. The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by non-other than Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii.Yamazaki lies in a misty valley between Mt.Tennozan and Mt. Otokoyama where three rivers meet and has long been known to have the best pure mineral waters in Japan. Yamazaki Distillery uses a wide variety of casks to store and mature its malt whisky. Slightly roasted one time ex-bourbon casks, North American white oak casks, Spanish sherry casks and finally the mizunara (Japanese oak) casks.

In 1972, Keizo Saji—Suntory's second Master Blender—took a momentous step forward in pursuing Shinjiro Torii’s vision for diverse and truly Japanese whiskies blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Keizo built a distillery dedicated to creating the highest-quality Japanese grain whisky, on the misty, calm shores of Chita Peninsula.

Suntory Red Blended Whisky is a Japanese blended whisky made with the same traditional craftsmanship as the Red Label back in 1930. It is a lovely, affordable expression and has been one of the best-selling whisky in Japan throughout the years since release. Bottled at slightly below average of 39% ABV.

Light Amber.

Light fragrance of fruits, red apples, peaches and malty vanilla notes.

Light and soft on the mouth with notes of caramel and sweet fruits.

Short finish with notes of peppery spice and caramel notes.