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maximumwobblerbanditdonut · 1 year ago

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100 YEARS OF SUNTORY WHISKY

Keanu Reeves and Sofia Coppola reunited at The House of Suntory in celebration of 100 years of the brand’s whisky.

The John Wick star with director Sofia Coppola, at The Londoner Hotel, with the pair having recently joined forces to film two adverts for Suntory whisky. 🥃

At House of Suntory, have been pioneering Japanese whisky since 1923. As they celebrate a century of pursuing their craft, they continue to push the boundaries of what Japanese whisky can be.

The House of Suntory is a House of Japanese artisans, crafting world-class spirits, inspired by Japanese nature and mastered with Japanese craft. In addition to luxury brands Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita and Hibiki, they also have Suntory Whisky Toki, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka as premium offerings. They do more than create high-quality spirits; they embody the Japanese philosophy and traditions that are a full expression of everything they make.

Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Yamazaki and the founding father of Japanese Whisky (Picture Credits: Suntory)

Shinjiro Torii was born in the Meiji Period, when Western culture and civilization suddenly flowed into Japan. At a young age, Torii entered into an apprenticeship at a pharmaceutical wholesaler in Osaka that carried Western liquors. There he engaged in stylish Western pursuits and mastered techniques of mixing, then developed a discriminating palate and nose. He mastered techniques of mixing and blending through his apprenticeships.

In 1923, Shinjiro Torii envisioned a whisky filled with the essence of Japanese nature and crafted by artisans through a patient process of enhancing the work of nature. He achieved that dream, and today they are a House of three generations of Japanese artisans inspired by Japanese nature, crafting world-class spirits rooted in a century of tradition. They do more than create high-quality spirits; they embody the Japanese philosophy and traditions that are a full expression of everything we make.

In the year 1899, Shinjiro Torii went independent, renting a modest house where generations of pursuit of a dream all started.

100th Anniversary Limited Edition. This Yamazaki Mizunara Single Malt is comprised of meticulously selected malt whiskies all aged for a minimum of 18 years in solely Mizunara casks, created in honour of House of Suntory’s 100th anniversary.

The result showcases the rare, distinctive beauty of Mizunara oak, which is considered the signature “enhancer” of Yamazaki, providing unique Japanese character and elegance.

100th Anniversary Limited Edition. The Hakushu 18 Peated Malt is made up of carefully selected malt whiskies all aged for a minimum of 18 years in various casks, created in honour of House of Suntory’s 100th anniversary.

The Hakushu Distillery blenders work with peat, while softening the palate using the exceptional mountain water of the area, filtered through ancient granite rocks.

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More than an iconic line in a brilliant film, “Suntory Time” continues to evolve and gain recognition in Japanese whisky culture. For two decades it has been embraced and echoed across the globe in connection with our world-renowned spirits. It all started with a glass of Hibiki, but today there is a Suntory Time for every individual, every occasion, and every friend we meet along the way.

Suntory Yamazaki Distillery from afar (Picture Credits: www.kansai.gr.jp)

The first ever Japanese whisky made by Suntory (Picture Credits: WhiskyGeeks)

Pot Stills at the Yamazaki Distillery (Picture Credit: WhiskyGeeks) Giant Pot Still outside of Yamazaki (Credits: WhiskyGeeks)

Yamazaki Distillery will be closed for renovation, until autumn 2023.This includes the shop and the Whisky Museum. The duration of the closure is subject to change, and the latest information will be announced on this website.

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sillyname30 · 2 years ago

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May recap

What I predicted:

- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

- Mother's Day

What we got:

- Met Gala after party

- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

- Mother's Day post

- Goodman Theatre Gala

- Gatsby Musical Workshop (we didn't get even one pic, but we know for sure he did it)

- The House of Suntory 100 Year Anniversary

I hope June will bring us just as much or even more.

#Darren Criss

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greatdrams · 7 years ago

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LIST OF RARE & COLLECTABLE WHISKIES RELEASED FOR THE DISTILLERS’ CHARITY AUCTION ON 10th APRIL 2018

The full list of lots for the second Worshipful Company of Distillers’ Charity Auction will go live at www.distillers.auction on Tuesday 20th March 2018. It features more than 70rare and highly collectable whiskies and experiences that will go under the hammerat Mercers’ Hall, in the heart of the City of London, on Tuesday 10th April.

The evening, hosted by Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers Bryan Burrough, will begin with a reception attended by the Lord Mayor of London, followed by international auctioneer David Elswood of Christie’s conducting the auction. Tickets to attend (dress code - black tie) are available for £100 at www.distillers.auction. There is also the opportunity on the auction website to register for absentee and telephone bidding.

Estimates for the lots, all of impeccable provenance having been donated directly by the producers or livery men of the Distillers, range from £250 to £25,000.They include some of the most sought-after whiskies in the world, one-of-a-kind expressions, special bottlings never released commercially and private invitations to tastings with the makers.

Bidding is expected to be strong for the Whyte & Mackay contribution of a one-off, specially produced bottle of The Dalmore 1976 Highland Single Malt Whisky 41 Years Old, matured in a Graham’s Port Colheita 1963 Pipe, with details andtasting notes on a scroll handwritten bymaster blender and liveryman Richard Paterson.

William Grant & Sons has provided exceptional whiskies with wonderful stories. Glenfiddich 50 Years Old, vintage distillery bottling from 1991, is number 440 of a limited edition of 500 bottles. This whisky was made from a batch of nine casks laid down in the 1930s, one for each of William Grant's nine children who had helped to build Glenfiddich Distillery in the 1880s.Its bottle of The Balvenie 50 Year Old Cask 191(bottle number 14 of 83), distilled in 1952 and bottled is 2002, is one of the oldest Balvenies ever released and the label reads: “The last cask of The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky from the nineteen fifties is unique and unrepeatable.”

Gordon & MacPhail has gathered six of its historic bottlings of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, one distilled in each decade from the 1930s to 1980s, to create The Archive Collectionexclusively for The Distillers’ Charity Auction: Strathisla 1937, Linkwood 1946, Talisker 1955, Glen Grant 1965(never released for sale), Ardbeg 1974 and St. Magdalene 1982. This is accompanied by an invitation to the home of this family-owned company.

Compass Box Whisky has also delved into its archive to compileThe Hedonism Collection, from the originalin 2000 (the world’s first Blended Grain Scotch Whisky)to the latest expression released this year: Hedonism (First Edition), Hedonism Maximus, Hedonism 10th Anniversary, Hedonism Quindecimus and Hedonism The Muse. Founder John Glaser will host a special dinner in the Compass Box Blending Room for the winning bidder and five guests.

The Kirin Brewery Company Fuji-Gotemba Distillery has brought together a set of three 21 Year Old bottlings, never before sold together (two no longer available commercially and a Single Malt that has never been released for sale), from its historical whisky library stocks: Evermore 2001 Blended Whisky, Evermore 2002 Blended Whiskyand Fuji-Gotemba Single Malt Whisky distilled in 1981.

Chivas Bros has created The Royal Salute Highland Fling, a two-day trip to Speyside hosted by Peter Prentice, Keepers of the Quaich chairman and global VIP relations director for Chivas Bros. Staying at Linn House, six guests will visit Aberlour, The Glenlivet and Strathisla Distilleries with tastings in the Royal Salute Vault and Chivas Regal Cellar. The trip culminates in a Royal Salute Scottish Dinner and tasting of extraordinary whiskies.

Other highlights include: a magnum of Glenfarclas Highland Single Malt Whisky Aged 50 Years specially selected for The Worshipful Company of Distillers by John L S Grant and George S Grant and donated by Glenfarclas Distillery; Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1964 Fino Cask 46 Years Old (one of 72 bottles) given by Beam Suntory UK; a unique bottle of Littlemill The Worshipful Company of Distillers 2018 Edition 40 Years Old selected by master blender Michael Henry; The MacallanSherry Oak 40 Years Oldrare single malt matured in three handpicked Oloroso sherry seasoned casks from Jerez; and number 232 of 500 crystal decanters of cask strength The North British Single Grain Scotch Whisky 50 Years Oldgiven to employees, former employees and friends ofThe North British Distillery Company Limited to celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2010.

Alongside these legendary names are new distilleries already making their mark. Liverymen Daniel Szor, founder and CEO of The Cotswolds Distillery, is offering aday of whisky making and a hand-drawn cask strength bottle of Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky, and Stephen A Gould, proprietor and distiller at the Golden Moon Distillery, has donated a bottle from the first cask of its initial release of Colorado Single Malt Whiskey.

Bryan Burrough, Master of the Worshipful Company of Distillers, said: “As a Livery Company, charity is at the heart of what we do, and as Distillers we are proud to be leading our fundraising with the Distillers’ Charity Auction. An incredible collection of whiskies has been donated, which we are sure will generate a great deal of interest and excitement from collectors around the world.”

In the spirit of the event, the first two Worshipful Company of Distillers single cask bottlings of The Master’s Cask, signed by the Master of their year of bottling (an unpeated Caol Ila 18 Years Old for Douglas Morton in 2016 and Knockando 18 Years Old for Richard Watling in 2017), are presented for auction in a specially commissioned cabinet.

All proceeds will be donated to the Distillers’ Charity, which supports industry training and education, the Alcohol Education Trust dedicated to improving alcohol education for young people in Scotland, and the Lord Mayor’s Appeal towards the OnSide Youth Zones initiative creating opportunities for young people in London to thrive. More information on these charities can be found at www.distilers.auction.

Follow The Distillers’ Charity Auction on Instagram and Facebook @distillersauction.

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gailmalooft · 6 years ago

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Distiller’s Friday Roundup – October fifth, 2018

This week introduced information of an entire slew of upcoming whiskey, brandy, vodka and gin releases, together with phrase that American craft distilling is increasing at a dizzying price. The annual fall Woodford Reserve Grasp’s Assortment unlock—or let’s consider releases—is right here. Woodford Reserve Grasp’s Assortment Make a choice American Oak Bourbon is also making its debut along Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon. Let’s get into it!

The American Craft Distilling Business Is On Hearth. Just right Hearth.

Remaining week The American Craft Spirits Affiliation, Park Boulevard, and the IWSR offered highlights from the 2018 Craft Spirits Knowledge Venture on the 3rd Annual Craft Spirits Financial Briefing. What did we be informed? Neatly, for starters, the American craft distilling trade is basically booming.

Photograph Credit score: Westland

The craft distilling trade bought nearly 7.2 million instances in 2017, up just about 24% in quantity from 2016. That accounts for $three.7 billion in gross sales. The selection of energetic distilleries in the USA grew by means of 15.five% final yr to succeed in 1,835 in overall. An enormous chew of this expansion is focused round a couple of key states, particularly California, New York, Washington, Texas and Colorado. California is house to 156 craft distilleries, New York has 134, Washington has 122, Texas has 108 and Colorado has 99.

What does this all imply for you? Upper high quality merchandise, a bigger amount of goods, and no result in sight to the craft distilling increase in the USA.

Two New Woodford Reserve Grasp’s Assortment Releases

Each autumn Woodford Reserve broadcasts new Grasp’s Assortment releases. Those restricted version releases exhibit Woodford’s innovation whilst honoring the previous trade leaders Oscar Pepper and James Crow. Additionally they appear to be an excuse for Grasp Distiller Chris Morris to have some amusing within the lab. The collection all the time highlights some of the 5 components utilized in whiskey manufacturing: water, grain, fermentation, distillation and maturation.

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Select American Oak Bourbon

With this unlock, the focal point was once on maturation. The bourbon matures in Ozark oak, a selected form of American oak identified for its speedy rising traits. It’s bottled at 45.2% ABV and can develop into to be had within the fall of 2018. SRP is $129.99.

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Oat Grain Kentucky Bourbon

As you almost certainly guessed from the title, this bourbon makes a speciality of the grain. For this unlock, Chris Morris incorporated oats within the mash invoice and diminished the rye content material in most cases used. This is a no age commentary instantly Kentucky bourbon and is bottled at 45.2% ABV. Like its counterpart, it turns into to be had in fall of 2018, however this can be a US unique unlock. SRP for this bourbon may be $129.99.

Angel’s Envy Cask Strength 2018

Beginning again in 2012, Angel’s Envy started freeing annually restricted version cask power bourbons. Every yr the emblem selects barrels to be mixed and additional elderly in Portuguese port wine casks. This yr’s expression is to be had in choose markets as of October 1st.

“Each 100 barrels or so, we discover person who in reality sticks out. We’re all the time in search of the ones particular barrels to position via our prolonged completing procedure” says Wes Henderson, Co-Founder and Leader Innovation Officer at Angel’s Envy.

It is available in at 62% ABV with a prompt retail worth of $199.99.

Kikori Whisky Releases Kikori Ten

You’ve almost certainly heard of Kikori Whisky. It’s a no age commentary Eastern whisky constituted of 100% rice in Kyushu. Whilst that unlock makes use of some oloroso sherry in its maturation, this whisky elderly for ten years solely in a former oloroso sherry butt. Kikori Ten is a unmarried cask unlock, so best 312 hand-numbered bottles had been produced. Be expecting it to begin hitting cabinets mid-November 2018. It’s bottled at 41.2% ABV and has an SRP of $179.99.

Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection Nº3

That is the 3rd unlock within the restricted version cognac collection from Hennessy. This may be the primary time this unlock was once created by means of eighth era grasp blender Renaud Filloux de Gironde who succeeded his uncle Yann Fillioux.

In Cognac, managing and making sure the consistency of the emblem’s marques is the principle duty for a grasp blender. Then again, the Grasp Blender’s Variety collection is a collection of unmarried batch cognacs that aren’t intended to be duplicated. It serves as without equal expression of the grasp blender’s creativity, creativeness and predilection for sure eaux-de-vie. This unlock makes use of eaux-de-vie this is elderly no less than seven years. It’ll develop into to be had solely in the USA beginning in October of 2018 with an SRP of $110.

So A lot New Gin!

Every now and then it will look like whiskey dominates the dialog, however there are new merchandise from all classes making their method into the marketplace on a apparently day by day foundation. This week there have been more than one notable gin releases to hide!

Beefeater Crimson Involves the USA

Beefeater Pink begins with the historically distilled Beefeater London Dry Gin. It’s then infused with herbal strawberry flavors. It’s bottled at 37.five% ABV with an SRP of $19.99.

Luxardo Bitter Cherry Gin

Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin begins as the emblem’s usual gin distillate used to make Luxardo’s London Dry Gin. That recipe incorporates 9 botanicals, together with juniper, coriander, iris, angelica, sedge, licorice, cinnamon, cardamom and sour orange. For the Bitter Cherry Gin unlock, it’s infused with Luxardo’s personal Marasca cherry juice. Those Marasca cherries are cultivated solely by means of the Luxardo circle of relatives within the orchards of the Euganean Hills in Veneto. It’s bottled at 37.five% ABV with an SRP of $35.

Malfy Gin Brings Rosa & Con Arancia To The States

Till just lately, the one Malfy gin merchandise you’ll find in the USA had been Originale and Gin Con Limone. That adjustments in October of 2018 with the introductino of Malfy Gin Rosa and Malfy Con Arancia from the Italian gin maker.

Malfy Gin Rosa is made the usage of the peels of sun-ripened Sicilian red grapefruits. The peels mix with Italian juniper and infuse in Italian grain spirit for 36 hours. It additionally incorporates 5 further botanicals: lemon peel, grapefruit peel, angelica root, orris root and coriander. Moreover, Malfy provides a rabarbaro (rhubarb) distillate publish distillation, giving the gin a light red colour. SRP $29.99.

Malfy Con Arancia is made with Sicilian blood oranges that have been awarded Secure Geographical Standing. It follows the similar distillation manner as Rosa with the ones 5 further botanicals. The result’s a colourful, darkish orange-colored gin bursting with zesty, citrus notes. SRP $29.99.

Suntory Brings Roku Gin To The U.S. And Introduces Haku Vodka

Roku Gin

Suntory in the beginning introduced Roku Gin in the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia again in July of 2017. Till now it wasn’t to be had in any respect inside of the USA. As of October 2018, that adjustments. The title “Roku” is Eastern for “six” which refers back to the six Eastern botanicals used. At the side of 8 conventional gin botanicals, Suntory makes use of sakura flower (cherry blossoms), sakura leaf (cherry leaf), sencha tea (inexperienced tea), Gyokuro tea (subtle inexperienced tea), sanshō pepper, and yuzu. SRP $27.99.

Roku Gin / Photograph Credit score: Suntory

Haku Vodka

Suntory makes use of 100% Eastern white rice to create Haku Vodka. The rice is fermented with koji rice to create a mash, then is distilled in a pot nonetheless. It’s distilled a 2d time via two other processes in a pot and column nonetheless. It’s mixed then filtered via bamboo charcoal and proofed to 40% ABV. Haku Vodka is unique to the USA and is to be had beginning in October of 2018 with an SRP of $27.99.

Dan Aykroyd Releases a Terrifying Restricted Version Model of Crystal Head Vodka

Have you ever ever sought after to revel in a pleasant vodka that got here from a terrifying bottle? Then you definitely’re in success! Dan Aykroyd teamed up once more with artist John Alexander to create Crystal Head Vodka The John Alexander Artist Series No. 1.

The restricted version bottle commemorates the 10th anniversary of Aykroyd’s vodka logo. Alexander designed the unique Crystal Head vodka, a design that’s a precise rendering of a human cranium. This particular bottle end is derived from the artist’s 1988 oil portray entitled “Dancing at the Water Lilies of Lifestyles” which lately hangs within the Dallas Museum of Artwork.

The vodka within the bottle is the unique Crystal Head Vodka, made with the Peaches & Cream corn selection. Handiest 25,000 bottles had been made, and no more than five,000 might be to be had in the USA. It’s bottled at 40% ABV with a prompt retail worth of $149.95.

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