Tokyo, January 10, 2019 – Suntory Spirits Limited (Suntory Spirits) has unveiled its first-ever globally blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’. This new whisky originates from Suntory Group’s own distilleries in five of the world’s most renowned whisky-regions; Japan, the United States, Scotland, Canada and Ireland, and will be available exclusively in Japan.
Suntory Group operates its own distilleries in all five renowned whisky-producing regions leveraging the expertise and collaborative spirit of its Beam Suntory business. Each distillery enjoys its own distinctive climate and origins, producing a unique taste. Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’ is developed using original elements from these five regions, creating Suntory’s first globally blended whisky.
Fifth generation Suntory chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo, conducted a careful selection process based on Suntory’s globally recognised Monozukuri craftsmanship: a relentless pursuit of perfection, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality. Building on its longstanding Japanese whisky history, this innovative, multi-faceted, premium blended whisky showcases Suntory’s craftsmanship.
