Blended Special Grade Royal Violin Bottle
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening and will remain stable indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
dark chocolate, smoked duck breast, blue cheese
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
An exquisite piece of Japanese spirits history, the Suntory 'Royal' Blended Whisky in the Violin Bottle is a highly collectible release categorized under 'Special Grade' (Tokkyu)—a designation retired in 1989 following Japanese tax reform. Originally created in 1960 by legendary founder Shinjiro Torii to celebrate Suntory's 60th anniversary, the Royal blend represents the pinnacle of his blending art. This particular bottling is presented in an elegant violin-shaped decanter, reflecting the company's deep appreciation for Western classical music and artistic craftsmanship. The liquid inside is a masterful blend of mature malt and grain whiskies, primarily sourced from the historic Yamazaki distillery, offering a rich profile of dried fruits, sweet vanilla, honey, and a gentle touch of Mizunara oak.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Suntory blev grundlagt i 1899 af Shinjiro Torii i Osaka, Japan. Huset startede oprindeligt som en beskeden vinhandel, men revolutionerede siden drikkevareverdenen, da de i 1923 grundlagde Yamazaki Distillery og dermed banede vejen for autentisk japansk whisky. Drevet af pionerånden 'Yatte Minahare' – modet til at drømme stort og favne dristige udfordringer – udviklede huset en filosofi forankret i sublimt håndværk og en dyb ærefrygt for naturen. Gennem årtierne voksede Suntory til et globalt kraftcenter, som udvidede sit repertoire til også at omfatte førsteklasses vin, gin, likører og internationale spirituskategorier via strategiske opkøb i Skotland, Europa og Nordamerika. I dag er producenten verdensberømt for sine harmoniske og ikoniske kreationer – anført af den internationalt hyldede Hibiki-serie af blended whisky, raffinerede single malts og en mangfoldig portefølje af helstøbt, balanceret spiritus.