Blended Old Whisky Expo 90
⏳ Drinking Window
As a matured distilled spirit, this whisky is stable and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to drink immediately upon opening and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, dark chocolate, smoked salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory's 'Old Whisky' is one of Japan's most iconic spirits, first introduced in 1950 and affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' for its distinctive round, black bottle. This highly collectible 'Expo 90' edition was specially blended and released to commemorate the International Garden and Greenery Exposition held in Osaka in 1990—the very city where founder Shinjiro Torii established the company in 1899. Crafted using key malt whiskies from the historic Yamazaki Distillery alongside high-quality grain whiskies, this blend represents the classic mid-century Japanese style. It delivers a harmonious profile of sweet vanilla, dried fruit, toasted oak, and a whisper of peat smoke, celebrating both Suntory's blending mastery and a landmark moment in Osaka's modern history.
🍾 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.