Blended Old Whisky Gift Set (2 Bottle Case)
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release, remaining stable indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
yakitori, tonkatsu, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky is one of Japan's most iconic and historically significant spirits, first introduced in 1950 after being developed during the challenging years of World War II. Affectionately nicknamed 'Kuromaru' (the black round one) due to its distinctive, stout black bottle inspired by traditional Japanese lacquerware, this blend became a symbol of Japan's post-war economic resurgence. Crafted using traditional blending techniques pioneered by Shinjiro Torii, it delivers a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet flavor profile with notes of vanilla, mild oak, and dried fruits. Historically served in Japanese izakayas as 'Mizuwari' (mixed with cold water and ice), it represents a democratic luxury that helped shape modern Japanese whisky culture.
🍾 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.