Suntory is set to launch a limited series of canned highball drinks featuring the prestigious "Yamazaki" whisky on August 8th, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the company's founder, Shinjiro Torii, starting whisky production. These special editions, known as "Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki," will be available in a limited quantity of about 2.4 million cans, each containing 350 milliliters (12 oz) of the beverage. With a price tag of 660 yen ($4.65) per can, inclusive of taxes, they will be sold in various supermarkets and retailers across Japan.   Yamazaki whisky is Suntory's flagship product, crafted at the renowned Yamazaki Distillery located in the town of Shimamoto, in Osaka Prefecture. In recent years, this premium whisky has gained significant popularity not only within Japan but also on a global scale. Suntory has mentioned that their regular canned highball drinks, which utilize the "Kaku" and "Jim Beam" whiskies, ...

Celebrate with a glass of Japanese whiskey as this year marks the 100th anniversary of whiskey production in Japan. Japanese whiskey has come a long way since its inception in 1923, mastering European production methods and traversing a unique commercial history. In recent years, Japanese whiskey has gained global recognition, leading to shortages of longer-aged varieties and prompting major distillers to increase production and the establishment of new whiskey distilleries. So, why is Japanese whiskey so popular, and what sets it apart from other whiskeys? Let's take a closer look at the history, production methods, and unique characteristics of Japanese whiskey.   Whiskey production in Japan began at the Yamazaki Distillery in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, in 1923, at the behest of Shinjiro Torii, founder of Suntory. The first domestically produced whiskey, Suntory Shirofuda, was launched in 1929, and demand for Japanese whiskey rose in line with economic growth. However, sh...