Blended Arita In Ceramic Decanter
⏳ Drinking Window
As a high-proof distilled spirit, this blend is fully matured and does not improve with bottle age. It can be enjoyed immediately or kept as a collector's piece indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, seared wagyu beef, smoked duck breast
✨ Technical Specifications
Housed in an exquisite, hand-crafted Arita-yaki porcelain decanter, this rare millennium release from Suntory represents a fusion of traditional Japanese ceramic artistry and master blending. Arita ware, originating from the Saga Prefecture in the early 17th century, is celebrated for its delicate white porcelain and intricate hand-painted designs. To mark the turn of the millennium in 2000, Suntory selected some of its finest aged malt and grain whiskies from its legendary distilleries, such as Yamazaki and Hakushu, to create a harmonious blend. This collector's piece showcases the Japanese philosophy of 'Monozukuri' (the art of handcrafting) and 'Wa' (harmony), which is reflected both in the elegant liquid and the stunning ceramic vessel.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii as Torii Shoten in Osaka, Suntory is the pioneer of Japanese whisky and one of the world’s preeminent drinks conglomerates. Guided by Torii's defining philosophy of 'Yatte Minahare' (go for it), the house constructed Japan’s first malt whisky distillery at Yamazaki in 1923, chosen for the pure soft water where three rivers converge at the base of Mount Tennozan, followed by the alpine, heavily forested Hakushu distillery in 1973. While globally renowned for spirits, Suntory also champions domestic Japanese viticulture, notably cultivating native Koshu and Muscat Bailey A under sustainable viticultural regimes in Yamanashi and Nagano. Distillation and maturation reflect consummate technical precision, utilizing diverse copper pot still profiles and wood regimes spanning ex-bourbon, Spanish sherry butts, and indigenous Mizunara oak. Benchmark expressions include Yamazaki Single Malt, Hakushu, Hibiki, Kakubin, and Japan Premium Koshu, epitomizing Suntory’s dedication to balance, subtle complexity, and ethereal harmony.