Blended The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly stable, matured spirit, this commemorative blend does not age further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately, remaining at peak quality indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, smoked meats, aged blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Released in 2012 to commemorate the golden jubilee of one of rock 'n' roll's most iconic bands, the Suntory Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary edition is a legendary, ultra-rare commemorative blend that bridges the worlds of Japanese spirits craftsmanship and music history. Housed in a striking crystal bottle shaped like the band's famous 'Tongue and Lips' logo, this masterpiece is a blend of carefully selected whiskies from Suntory's most prestigious distilleries, each chosen to represent a milestone year in the band's history. The blend features a 1962 Yamazaki malt marking the year the band was formed, a 1971 Hakushu malt and Chita grain celebrating the debut of the tongue logo, a 1972 Yamazaki malt commemorating the release of the landmark album 'Exile on Main St.', and a 1990 Hakushu malt honoring the Stones' first-ever concerts in Japan. This complex, deeply aromatic spirit offers a rich tapestry of dried fruits, elegant Mizunara oak, and subtle smoke, embodying the rebellious spirit of rock and the meticulous art of Japanese 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.