Suntory Old Whisky Year Of The Boar 2019 Release
Lot number: 094-0719
Winning bid: £60
One of the Japanese whisky giants, Kotobukiya, or as we know them today; Suntory. The company was founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1899, first as an importer of Western wines and liquor. As he progressed within the business, he decided to build Japan's first distillery despite protests from company directors. This is where Masataka Taketsuru comes into the picture. He was hired as a distillery executive at Yamazaki on the outskirts of Kyoto. He later left the company to found his own. Suntory developed Japan's interest with whisky by opening Torys bars throughout the country and introducing ways to drink and enjoy the spirit. Now they produce numerous ranges including Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Hakushu.
They don't provide an age statement, so we'll just trust Suntory that it is, indeed, "Old".
This bottling celebrates the Year Of The Boar in 2019.
43% ABV / 70cl
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