Blended Old Whisky Mouse
⏳ Drinking Window
Unlike wine, this distilled spirit does not age further in the bottle and is ready to drink upon release, remaining stable for decades if kept sealed and stored away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled yakitori, dark chocolate truffles, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, first introduced in 1950, is a legendary Japanese blended whisky affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' for its classic round bottle shape. This specific 'Mouse' edition belongs to Suntory's celebrated annual Lunar New Year Zodiac series, packaged in a beautifully crafted ceramic decanter shaped like a mouse (or rat), symbolizing wealth and new beginnings in Japanese folklore. The blend itself is a testament to Suntory's pioneering whisky heritage, combining malt and grain whiskies to deliver a smooth, rich profile marked by notes of sweet vanilla, dried fruit, and a touch of oak spice. Highly collectible, it represents a harmonious marriage of traditional Japanese distilling and cultural artistry.
🍾 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.