Blended Silver Square Bottle 4th Release12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured blended spirit, it does not develop further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately, or it can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
braised pork belly, smoked salmon, dark chocolate
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory's legacy of blending is legendary, tracing back to founder Shinjiro Torii's vision of creating a spirit that perfectly suited the delicate Japanese palate. The Blended Silver Square Bottle 12 Years Old (4th Release) represents a highly collectible chapter in this blending history. Housed in an elegant square bottle—a design motif inspired by traditional Japanese cut glass (Satsuma Kiriko) first introduced with the iconic Kakubin in 1937—this rare expression showcases the pinnacle of Japanese blending craftsmanship. It brings together carefully selected malt and grain whiskies aged for at least 12 years, drawing from the diverse cask profiles of Suntory's historic distilleries. The resulting spirit is celebrated for its harmonious balance, offering a complex nose of dried orchard fruits, subtle Mizunara oak spice, and a smooth, velvety palate with a clean, lingering finish.
🍾 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.