Blended Old Whisky Rabbit
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not age or improve in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its character indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, smoked duck, roasted nuts
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, first introduced in 1950, is one of Japan's most historically significant blended whiskies. Affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' due to its squat, dark bottle resembling the traditional Japanese wishing doll, it became a symbol of post-war prosperity and refined Japanese craftsmanship. This special 'Rabbit' edition belongs to Suntory's celebrated annual Lunar New Year zodiac series, featuring elegant artistry honoring the Year of the Rabbit. The blend itself is meticulously composed of malt and grain whiskies sourced from Suntory's premier distilleries, including Yamazaki and Hakushu. It offers a classic, smooth profile characterized by rich notes of sweet vanilla, dried orchard fruits, subtle oak, and a harmonious, warming finish that reflects the traditional Japanese art of blending.
🍾 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.