Suntory

Read articles, features, reviews and interviews on Suntory whisky, right here on the Master of Malt blog.
Hakushu whisky and the JSLMA certificationHakushu Whisky and the JSLMA Certification

The whisky world is no stranger to vague labels and slippery origins. Japanese whisky, likewise. As the global thirst for Japanese whisky shows no sign of slowing, the question isn’t…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Hibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12: Japanese whisky icons comparedHibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12: Japanese Whisky Icons Compared

What’s your Japanese whisky of choice? Many people fall on either side of the two titans from the House of Suntory: Hibiki Harmony vs. Yamazaki 12. One, a masterful blend…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Crown Royal whisky is the biggest selling Canadian whisky in the worldWhat is the best-selling whisky brand in the world?

The best-selling whisky brand in the world is Johnnie Walker.  Thanks for playing, everyone. Oh, ok. We’ll explain a little more. Because working out what the best-selling whisky brand in…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Nikka from the Barrel with glassWhich is better: Suntory or Nikka?

It’s a Japanese whisky showdown today as we look at the two giants of Japanese whisky Nikka and Suntory and try to decide which is best. We’ll be looking at…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Suntory - TokiSuntory Toki: 24 drams of Christmas

And on the 10th day of Christmas, Drinks by the Dram gave us Japanese whisky – today we’re cracking open our dram of Suntory Toki! We’ve reached double digits in…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Lifting the lid on bulk Scotch whisky sales to JapanLifting the lid on bulk Scotch whisky sales to Japan

Today, we’re delighted to have a new writer for Master of Malt, industry veteran Dr Nick Morgan. Here he brings us a tale of greed, deception, and short-sighted business decisions,…

Nicholas MorganNicholas Morgan
They paid HOW MUCH?
They paid HOW MUCH?

From high profile celeb brands to multi-billion-dollar company buy-outs, the drinks industry is a hotbed of activity when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. This week, MoM takes a look…

Lucy BritnerLucy Britner
Flavoured spiritsA history of celebrity drinks

This article was first published on 5 May 2021, then updated and significantly added to on 5 September 2024. From Sean Connery advertising Suntory in the ’90s to David Beckham…

Ian BuxtonIan Buxton
Ardbeg single malt whiskies are world famousDeals of the day return for the weekend

Weekends are already pretty good. But we know how to make them better. That’s right: the Deals of the Day have returned. Everybody loves a good comeback story. Istanbul. Robert…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
LegentCreating Legent: a blend of Beam and Suntory

It’s not every day that you get to sit down with the master distiller of Jim Beam and the fifth-ever chief blender at House of Suntory. But that’s exactly what…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
London Cocktail Week: 10 things to look out forLondon Cocktail Week: 10 things to look out for

We’ve rounded up some of the standout events from the upcoming London Cocktail Week (4-14 October) so you can focus your energy on enjoying its many delightful boozy offerings. What…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
New Arrival of the Week: Haku VodkaNew Arrival of the Week: Haku Vodka

What happens when a renowned Japanese whisky house sets its sights on vodka? Meet Suntory’s Haku, our New Arrival of the Week. We adore Japanese spirits here at MoM Towers….

Kristiane SherryKristiane Sherry
The NightcapThe Nightcap: 10 May

Another week with a bank holiday, but as we’ve seen before, that won’t stop the influx of information that we know as news – specifically about tasty booze! The season…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
The NightcapThe Nightcap: 12 April

A meeting of master distillers and blenders, $1,000 Mint Juleps and secret whisky history – The Nightcap has all these stories and more! It’s Friday once again, and, like clockwork,…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
epic single grainsTop 10 Single Grain whiskies from across the globe

If you’re of the opinion that single grain whisky is ‘all mouth, no trousers’ – as in, multiple cereals but zero flavour – you’re very sadly mistaken. Here, we’ve picked…

Annie HayesAnnie Hayes
Q&A: Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable SpiritQ&A: Brian Ashcraft, author of Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit

Fancy finding out about Japanese whisky but don’t know where to start? ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’ certainly sounds like a good place to…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys