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Learn about Shinjirō Torii, the founder of Suntory and the first to produce Japanese whisky based on the Scottish model. Discover his story, his challenges and his rift with Masataka Taketsuru, the creator of Nikka.
Japan was importing wines and whiskies from distant countries across the sea, but Shinjiro Torii dreamed of making them himself, some day. His lifelong dream was to make products as good as the best wines and whiskies he knew, and to surpass them.
Suntory was started by Shinjirō Torii (鳥井 信治郎, Torii Shinjirō), who first opened his store Torii Shōten (鳥井商店) in Osaka on February 1, 1899, to sell imported wines.
Learn about Shinjiro Torii, the legendary pioneer who created the first Japanese whisky in 1937 and launched the Suntory brand. Discover his vision, his challenges and his legacy as the Father of Japanese Whisky.
The House of Suntory was built on a singular dream – founder Shinjiro Torii wanted to enrich the lives of the Japanese people, and so he grew into an entrepreneur, maker and doer. Inspired by the riches of Japan’s nature, he chose the Yamazaki area for its reputed soft water, unique climate and beautiful seasons—all of which would ...
The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky.
Feb 1, 2023 · Tokyo, Japan (February 1, 2023) — Suntory, a global leader in the beverage industry with iconic whisky brands such as Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu, celebrated its 100 th Anniversary of whisky making in Japan. In 1923, Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii began his journey of whisky making at Yamazaki Distillery, located on the periphery ...
