Suntory 三得利 | Wine Time

"Living with water "SUNTORY"" is Suntory's corporate slogan. Since the raw materials of Suntory's products all come from nature's gift "water", whether it is wine, beverages or food, they can all thrive under this. The new corporate symbol in 2004 is an image designed with the source of Suntory's corporate identity: water. The shape of the text is taken from the image of "water" as the source of endless flow, nurturing and growth, while the aqua blue represents Suntory's entrepreneurial spirit of always maintaining innovation, freedom and softness.

Suntory Corporation was founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1899 and has a history of more than 110 years. In its more than 110-year history, Suntory has not only created a powerful corporate kingdom, but has also become a leader in Japanese beverage manufacturing. Suntory's current businesses include spirits, beer, wine, liqueurs, beverages, health foods, etc. After acquiring Beam Inc in 2014, it became the third largest premium spirits merchant in the world.

Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory, founded "Torii Shoten" (the predecessor of Suntory) in 1899 and launched "Akadama" wine (now called "Akadama Red Wine"). After Akadama Red Wine became very popular, he began to practice in Japan. With the ideal of producing whiskey, in 1923, he started to build Japan's first distillery - "Yamazaki Distillery" in the Yamazaki area on the outskirts of Kyoto. However, because whiskey takes many years to mature, the investment funds and energy are lost in barrels of oak barrels every year, which has aroused public opposition. However, Shinjiro Torii still holds on to his dream and waits for the original wine in the oak barrels to become a fine wine. Finally, in 1929, Japan's long-awaited No. 1 whiskey "Hakuza" was born. "Hakuza" was produced under great expectations, but it did not receive a good response as expected at the time because whiskey was not yet popular at that time. Secondly, it was modeled after Scotland and had a strong peat smoke flavor, which deterred Japanese people who like to pair it with food and drinks. , but Shinjiro Torii was not discouraged. Instead, he worked harder to challenge the difficulties. In addition to devoting himself to the development of whiskey "in line with the taste of Oriental people", he also promoted whiskey into life with an optimistic and positive attitude. Finally, in 1937, the "corner bottle" was launched and became very popular.

In 2014, Suntory Holdings announced the acquisition of Beam Inc and established Beam Suntory Company. Formed from the merger of the world's bourbon leader and the Japanese whiskey pioneer, Beam Suntory is the world's third largest producer of premium spirits and has launched a number of world-changing spirits brands. The Company's portfolio of premium brands includes the iconic Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon brands and Suntory Kakubin whiskey, as well as world-renowned premium brands including Knob Creek bourbon, Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskeys. , Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Sauza tequila, Pinnacle vodka and Midori liqueur), are loved by consumers around the world.

Suntory’s most representative wine

"Hibiki JAPANESE HARMONY" seals Japan's four-season changes, the delicate sensibility of humanity and the craftsmanship. After years of washing, in addition to retaining its own unique and outstanding individual flavor, the rich and colorful original wine blends to create a rich, round and easy-to-drink top-notch taste. The unique 24-section bottle design comes from the concept of the 24 solar terms. The bottle label is made of Echizen Japanese paper without excessive decoration, and is printed with the calligraphy font "Hibiki" to convey the world view of Japanese whiskey. Fragrance characteristics: Made with rich original wine and ingenious pure craftsmanship, it is not limited to the age of maturity, but insists on the delicate taste of a fine product. It is characterized by a sweet fragrance that exudes like a gorgeous bouquet, but also has a profound and soft fragrance.

The blenders carefully select the ideal malt liquor from the rich and colorful liquors owned by Yamazaki Distillery. It contains the malt whiskey stored in Mizunara barrels that represent Yamazaki, and the red wine barrels that lead Yamazaki to a new level. The unique malt whiskey stored in the barrels that bring Yamazaki to a new level is combined to create a new "New Yamazaki". Its biggest features are its mild, rich and multi-layered aroma and sweet and smooth taste.

Fragrance characteristics: It has the aroma of fresh strawberry and cherry. The sweet and slightly sour taste of honey gradually spreads in your mouth as you taste it. Sweet vanilla and cinnamon provide a pleasant aftertaste.

This single malt whiskey is carefully selected from the Hakushu Distillery's rich and diverse raw alcohol, and the ideal malt liquor is carefully selected. Using original sake that is as rich in water as young forest leaves and has a slightly smoky flavor, and ancient sake that are complex and multi-layered typical of Hakushu, we have developed a new personality. Baizhou. It brings a fresh forest-like aroma and a refreshing and smooth new taste.

Fragrance characteristics: Refreshing sour orange and mint aroma. A light and refreshing taste with a slight sour taste. A hint of peat, a hint of sweetness, and a smooth, perfect finish.

Suntory Whiskey is a soft, smooth single grain whiskey with a unique delicate taste and pure finish.

Suntory's fourth-generation chief blender Shinji Fukuyo described "Chita Single Grain Japanese Whiskey" as "the tranquility of Japanese whiskey", just like the foggy and quiet Chita Peninsula Bay on an elegant and quiet day, so light The whiskey is showing its true tranquility. The taste is subtle, refined and complex, with unparalleled balance and unique and colorful flavors.

※In order to fully experience the tranquility of "Chita Single Grain Japanese Whiskey", including its lightness, smoothness, and unique and colorful flavors, we recommend drinking it neat or with ice.

Color: bright golden yellow
Aroma: Toasted bud, cardamom, acacia honey, blooming rose.
Taste: soft and smooth, with a hint of mint aroma and a rich honey taste
Finish: Pure, spicy woody notes with delicate bittersweet notes

In 1937, more than ten years after the first whiskey distillery was established in Japan, Suntory's first generation chief bartender Shinjiro Torii made continuous improvements and the "Kakubo" was finally born. The confident four-corner bottle is decorated with a tortoise shell pattern, which is stable and confident. The unique taste that has been adhered to for more than 80 years has been deeply loved by the public. Aroma characteristics: It is blended with bourbon barrel liquor from Yamazaki Distillery and moderately roasted grain liquor. It has a soft, light-sweet aroma and a thick yet round taste. Quite suitable as an accompaniment to meals.

Drinking method and taste introduction:

Chilled: Place it in the freezer. The chilled wine will be smooth and thick, with a round and thick taste in the throat. It is suitable for drinking when you relax.
Add water or ice cubes: the aroma of Kakubo original wine will be naturally released without losing the original taste. You can also feel the light and sweet taste of Kakubo, which is very suitable for meals.
Carbonated drinks (HIGH): Reduce the irritation of alcohol and have a refreshing carbonated taste, suitable for drinking when you are greasy.

Akadama, the sweet red wine that represents Japan's "delicious and nourishing", is produced by Suntory of Japan. It was launched in Japan in 1907 and has been sold in Taiwan for more than 50 years (imported by the former public sales bureau). It is widely loved by people of all ages. Consumers love it, and its fiery red ball design that shines like the sun deeply attracts consumers' attention. The taste is sweet and fragrant. It can be drunk directly or refrigerated or added with ice cubes to make the taste smoother and more delicious.

Suntory is Japan's oldest whiskey brewing company. Its origins can be traced back to a small shop founded in 1899 by Torii Shinjiro, who specialized in selling imported wine. Suntory Royal 15 Year Old 90's Suntory 15 Years is a relatively old and rare Japanese blend, Royal = the last one made by the father of Suntory in 1960, for the 60th year of the Chronicle (Kotobukiya), the series made by the father of Suntory Nobuki Torii The Royal "Royal Series", this series was created by Jiro Torii based on his long-term experience in brewing wine. It was first released in the late 1990s, following a series of Royal Blends launched in the 1960s to mark the company's 60th anniversary. Typically hard to find outside of auction houses, this reportedly includes whiskeys from Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu.

Suntory’s most representative wine

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