Raw materials
barley and other cereals
botanicals (aromatic ingredients for gin)
melon (for Midori)
Group
Suntory
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Suntory.
Suntory is a historic Japanese group active in the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. In the spirits sector it is known for whisky (including Hibiki, The Chita, Kakubin, Toki), gin (Roku) and liqueurs such as Midori.
Japanese whisky
blended whisky
single grain whisky
Japanese gin (craft gin)
melon liqueurs
Producer range
Producer range Suntory
Spirit categories
Japanese whisky
blended whisky
single grain whisky
Japanese gin (craft gin)
melon liqueurs
Representative products
Roku Gin The Japanese Craft 70cl
Midori 1 Lt
Hibiki Japanese Harmony 70cl
Suntory Kakubin 70cl
Suntory The Chita Single Grain 70cl
Suntory Toki 70cl
Casks and ageing vessels
American white oak casks (bourbon)
Spanish oak casks (sherry)
wine casks
Mizunara oak
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production includes distillation of single malts and grain whisky as well as the crafting of liqueurs and gin. The blended whiskies result from assemblies of malts and grain whiskies sourced from the group's distilleries; for Roku gin Suntory uses a technique where botanicals are distilled separately to preserve their characteristics.
Distillation
For the whiskies: distillation takes place both in single malt stills and in grain distillation plants (later used in blends). For Roku: botanicals are distilled separately to preserve aromatic profiles; blending/assembly practices are used for blended ranges such as Hibiki.
Ageing
Suntory whiskies are matured in several types of casks and then blended; some expressions are finished or aged in different cask types to achieve characteristic complexity and aromas.
Producer history Suntory
The origins date back to 1899 when Shinjiro Torii opened the Torii Shoten shop in Osaka to sell imported wines; from that business grew the current Suntory, which developed into an international group with numerous operating companies and spirits brands. The Hibiki brand was introduced in the late 1980s as an expression of Suntory's art of blending, while products like Midori and Roku form part of its historical and contemporary portfolio.
Production philosophy
Suntory declares an approach based on craftsmanship, attention to nature and seasonality, and the pursuit of harmony between people and the environment. The group's communication emphasizes care for detail and Japanese tradition applied to spirits production.
Territory
Originating from Japan (headquartered in Osaka) with a global presence and distribution.
Suntory
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.
Products from
Products from Suntory
Gin Roku The Japanese Craft 70cl
57,38 €
43,68 €
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Liquore Midori 1 Lt
39,65 €
28,13 €
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Whisky Hibiki Suntory Japan Harmony 43% Cl.70 - Giftbox
207,53 €
153,33 €
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Whisky Toki Suntory 70cl
69,04 €
57,27 €
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Whisky Suntory The Chita Single Grain 43% Cl.70 - Giftbox
117,06 €
90,24 €
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Whisky Suntory Kakubin 70cl
84,97 €
68,75 €
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