Blended Old Whisky Expo 83
⏳ Drinking Window
As a matured distilled spirit, this blended whisky does not improve with bottle age and is ready to drink upon opening, remaining stable indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked duck, dark chocolate, yakitori
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, first introduced in 1950, is one of Japan's most iconic and historically significant blended whiskies. Affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' due to its distinctive squat, round black bottle resembling the traditional Japanese wishing doll, it became a symbol of Japan's rapid post-war economic resurgence and a staple of salaryman culture. The 'Expo 83' edition is a highly collectible commemorative bottling created to celebrate the regional expositions held in Japan during 1983. This blend showcases Suntory's traditional style of the era: a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet profile with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and subtle oak, crafted using malt and grain whiskies primarily from the historic Yamazaki distillery.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii in Osaka, Japan, Suntory began as a small wine merchant before revolutionizing the beverage industry by pioneering authentic Japanese whisky with the opening of the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923. Guided by the visionary spirit of 'Yatte Minahare'—to dream big and embrace bold challenges—the house developed a philosophy centered on refined craftsmanship and deep reverence for nature. Over the decades, Suntory expanded into a global powerhouse, extending its expertise into premium wine, gin, liqueurs, and international spirits through strategic acquisitions across Scotland, Europe, and North America. Today, the producer is celebrated worldwide for its iconic, harmonious expressions, particularly the globally acclaimed Hibiki blended whisky series, distinguished single malts, and a diverse range of finely balanced spirits.