Blended Old Whisky Boar (Old)
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this blended whisky is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately or stored indefinitely under proper conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Yakitori, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, first introduced in 1950, is one of Japan's most historic and beloved blended whiskies. Affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' due to its iconic, squat black bottle resembling the traditional Japanese wishing doll, it represents a landmark in the country's post-war spirits renaissance. This specific 'Boar' edition belongs to Suntory's celebrated annual tradition of releasing limited-edition bottles adorned with the Japanese Zodiac signs to welcome the New Year. Crafted using a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies sourced from Suntory's historic distilleries, including Yamazaki and Hakushu, it delivers a rich, smooth, and highly approachable profile. The heritage of this blend is deeply tied to founder Shinjiro Torii's vision of creating a spirit tailored to the delicate Japanese palate, balancing sweet vanilla, subtle oak, and a whisper of peat.
🍾 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.