Suntory has enveiled its first-ever globally blended whisky - the Suntory World Whisky 'Ao'. This new whisky originates from Suntory Group's own distilleries in five of the world's most renowned whisky-regions; Japan, the United States, Scotland, Canada and Ireland, and will be available exclusively in Japan.

Each distillery enjoys its own distinctive climate and origins, producing a unique taste. Suntory World Whisky 'Ao' is developed using original elements from these five regions, creating Suntory's first globally blended whisky.

Through this unique art of blending from Suntory, this should be one of the highly sought after bottle from Suntory, given the fact that is is only sold exclusively in Japan with limited availability.

"Suntory World Whisky 2019 - "Ao" - A Blend of Five Major Whiskies 43%.

Irish, Scotch, American, Canadian and Japanese whiskies are the world’s five major whiskies. Suntory’s blenders carefully select malt and grain whiskies produced at Beam Suntory-owned distilleries in these five countries and meticulously blend them to craft Suntory World Whisky Ao. Ao is named after the deep blue of the majestic oceans that connect our world. It is a blended whisky with a sweet and vibrant nose, smooth on the palette, but with a multi-layered flavor that leads to a pleasingly smoky finish, revealing its many expressions. Please savour the complex and rich flavors resulting from the evolving interplay of distinctive whiskies from around the world."

TASTING NOTES
Color: Amber

Nose: Profound, vanilla and pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with lingering woody aroma.

Palate: Smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness.

Finish: Multi-layered complexity, sweet and smoky, spicy and woody.