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Suntory Kakubin Whiskey

Name: Suntory Kakubin Whiskey 700ml
SKU: 101143
Price: 89.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Whisky · Japan · 700ml · 40%

$89.99each

What it tastes like

Honey · citrus · soft oak

Suntory Kakubin Whisky 700ml features classic Japanese blended whisky crafted for smooth balance. This refined spirit delivers honey, citrus and light oak notes.

Honey
Citrus
Oak

Additional information

Whisky
Style: Japan
Origin: 700ml
Size: 40% ABV
Alcohol: 2.2 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Suntory Kakubin Whiskey

Suntory Kakubin was created in 1937 by Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory and its first master blender. It was first released simply as Suntory Whisky, but drinkers soon called it Kakubin, meaning square bottle, and the name stuck. The bottle still carries a tortoiseshell pattern, a symbol of good fortune, longevity and strength, along with Torii's signature.

Kakubin is a blend of whiskies from three Suntory distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Each uses different methods of fermentation, distillation and cask ageing, and the blender balances them into one steady house style. It is bottled at 40%, with a slightly fruity aroma, a rich flavour and a dry finish.

In Japan it is closely tied to the highball. The Kaku Highball is a measure of whisky poured over plenty of ice and topped with cold soda water, and it is one of the country's most popular drinks to have with food. Make one at home with a tall glass, good ice and a gentle pour of soda so the bubbles last. A wedge of lemon is optional.