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House of Suntory partners with Bourbon distillery
Japanese drinks giant Beam Suntory is marking House of Suntory’s centenary with the release of a limited-edition Bourbon blend aged in rare casks.
Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend began life as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon that was aged in Kentucky for eight years. It was then transported to the outskirts of Kyoto where was it matured in either French oak wine casks, Spanish oak Sherry casks and Spanish oak casks previously used for maturing Suntory’s Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky before the final blend, which also incorporates more eight-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
House of Suntory previously partnered with James B. Beam Distilling Co., which has provided the Bourbon, on the release of Legent Bourbon in 2019.
Shinji Fukuyo, who is Suntory Whisky’s fifth generation chief blender, said: “Partnering with Fred Noe, Seventh-Generation Master Distiller of James B. Beam Distilling Co., on Legent Bourbon was an honour and an exciting opportunity to create something special that represents East meets West.”
“Taking it one step further to create this limited-edition release that is finished by the climate of Yamazaki Distillery, creating its unique matured aroma, and reimagined with our blending techniques has been an exciting endeavour. The result is a first-of-its-kind whiskey with new layers of rounded and complex flavours,” Fukuyo continued.
Reflecting on how this new release ties in with House of Suntory’s 100th anniversary, managing director Jon Potter said: “For generations, our master blenders have crafted world-class spirits through exceptional innovation and blending techniques. As we look to the next 100 years, Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend exemplifies the global influence of Japanese craftsmanship and The House of Suntory’s consistent pursuit of mastery.”
The 57% ABV limited-edition whiskey retails in the US, Canada, Germany, and select global travel retail outlets for US$199.99.
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