Blended Old Whisky Dragon
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; as a distilled spirit, it does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled yakitori, dark chocolate truffles, smoked duck breast
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, affectionately known as 'The Black Bottle,' was first introduced in 1950 and quickly became a landmark of Japanese spirits culture, representing post-war luxury and craftsmanship. The 'Dragon' edition is a highly sought-after, limited-run bottling released to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon). This blended whisky is crafted using malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's historic distilleries, including Yamazaki and Hakushu. It offers a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet profile with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak, reflecting the traditional Japanese art of blending. The bottle design, featuring the majestic dragon, honors Japanese folklore and the spirit of renewal.
🍾 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.