Sui Japanese
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this does not age or improve in the bottle and is best enjoyed fresh upon release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
yakitori, pan-fried gyoza, mixed vegetable tempura
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory's 'Sui' is a contemporary Japanese gin that represents a modern frontier for the historic producer, classified here under the 'Other' category as a distilled spirit. Released to celebrate the harmony of Japanese nature and craftsmanship, 'Sui' (which translates to 'jade') is crafted using a combination of eight traditional gin botanicals alongside three signature Japanese botanicals: yuzu, green tea, and ginger. Distilled at Suntory's historic Osaka plant, this spirit is designed specifically to complement everyday dining, offering a crisp, refreshing profile dominated by bright citrus, earthy tea undertones, and a clean, spicy ginger finish.
🍾 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.