Blended Old Whisky Expo 82
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, distilled spirit, this commemorative bottling does not age further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately; it will remain in peak condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Salty yakitori, dark chocolate desserts, smoked meats
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' after the traditional Japanese wishing doll due to its iconic squat, black bottle, is a legendary pillar of Japanese spirits history. First created in 1940 and officially released in 1950, it became the quintessential drink of Japan's post-war economic boom. This rare commemorative edition was bottled specifically for the 1982 Exposition (Expo '82) in Japan, capturing a moment of national pride and celebration. Blended using mature malt whiskies from the historic Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries alongside fine grain whiskies, it offers a harmonious profile of sweet vanilla, dried dark fruits, mild oak, and a whisper of peat smoke, representing Suntory's signature blending philosophy of harmony between Japanese nature and craftsmanship.
🍾 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.