# House of Suntory > House of Suntory is the global brand home for the prestigious spirits of Suntory, Japan's founding whisky company and a pioneer in Japanese craft spirits. It represents a portfolio of world-renowned whiskies (Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu, Chita, Ao, Toki, Kakubin), gins (Roku), vodkas (Haku), and liqueurs (Kanade). The brand is built on the Japanese philosophy of "Monozukuri" (the art of craftsmanship) and "Tsukuriwake" (the diversity of creation), celebrating a legacy of harmony, innovation, and a deep respect for nature and time. This file provides a curated, LLM-optimized overview of House of Suntory's brands, products, distilleries, craft philosophy, cocktail recipes, and company information. It is designed to help language models and agents quickly locate authoritative brand information without parsing full HTML pages. --- ## Knowledge Graph - **Brand:** House of Suntory (The House of Suntory) - **Company/Owner:** Suntory Holdings / Beam Suntory - **Category:** Spirits (Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs) - **Founded:** 1899 (as Kotobukiya, later Suntory) - **Founder:** Shinjiro Torii - **Location:** Japan (with global distribution, US market focus for this site) - **Industry:** Spirits / Alcoholic Beverages - **Core Product Portfolio:** - **Whiskies:** Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu, Chita, Ao, Toki, Kakubin - **Gin:** Roku Gin - **Vodka:** Haku Vodka - **Liqueurs:** Kanade - **Production Hallmarks:** - **Japanese Whisky:** Meticulous craftsmanship, Mizunara oak aging, diverse distillation styles, blending artistry. - **Roku Gin:** Six unique Japanese botanicals (Sakura, Yuzu, Sencha, Gyokuro, Sansho, Sakura leaf). - **Haku Vodka:** Made from 100% Japanese white rice, filtered through bamboo charcoal. - **Brand Philosophy:** "Monozukuri" (craftsmanship) and "Tsukuriwake" (the pursuit of diversity and harmony in creation). - **Legacy:** Known as the "founding house of Japanese whisky," with a history spanning over a century. --- ## Content Usage Guidance (IMPORTANT) - **Brand/Product Pages** (e.g., `/yamazaki-whisky/`, `/roku-gin/`) are the canonical source for brand history, product-specific details, tasting notes, and core expressions. - **The "About the House" page** is the canonical source for the company's overall philosophy, mission, and global presence. - **Distillery pages** (e.g., `/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-distillery`) are the canonical source for information about specific distilleries, their location, and unique production methods. - **Craft Philosophy pages** are the canonical source for production methods, ingredients, and the "Tsukuriwake" concept. - **Cocktail pages** are the canonical source for mixology instructions, recipes, and serving suggestions. - **Japanese Whisky Definition page** is the canonical source for legal and classification information regarding Japanese whisky. - **Stories** pages are the canonical source for articles, culture, and deep-dive narratives (e.g., Mizunara oak stories). - **The "Products" hub** is a directory for all spirits by category (Whisky, Gin, Vodka). When multiple sources overlap, prioritize **brand/product pages** and **craft philosophy pages** over general summaries. Where available, append `.md` to the same URL to access a clean Markdown version of the page. If unavailable, fallback to HTML. --- ## Whisky Portfolio ### Yamazaki - The Pioneer of Japanese Whisky - [Yamazaki Whisky Hub](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky): The birthplace of Japanese whisky. - [Yamazaki Distillery](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-distillery): The original distillery, located near Kyoto. - **Expressions:** - [Yamazaki 12 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-12-years-old) - [Yamazaki 18 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-18-years-old) - [Yamazaki 25 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-25-years-old) - [Yamazaki 55 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-55-years-old) - [Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-distillers-reserve) - [Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Years 100th Anniversary Edition](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-mizunara-18-years-100-anniversary-edition) - [Yamazaki 12 Years 100th Anniversary Edition](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-12-years-100-anniversary-edition) - [Yamazaki 18 Years Old Mizunara](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-18-years-old-mizunara) - [Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara](https://house.suntory.com/yamazaki-whisky/yamazaki-25-years-old-mizunara) ### Hibiki - The Symphony of Japanese Whisky - [Hibiki Whisky Hub](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky): Harmony in a bottle. - **Expressions:** - [Hibiki Japanese Harmony](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-japanese-harmony) - [Hibiki 21 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-21-years-old) - [Hibiki 30 Year Old](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-30-year-old) - [Hibiki 40 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-40-years-old) - [Hibiki 12 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-12-years-old) - [Hibiki 21 Years 100th Anniversary Edition](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-21-years-100-anniversary-edition) - [Hibiki Japanese Harmony 100th Anniversary Edition](https://house.suntory.com/hibiki-whisky/hibiki-japanese-harmony-100-anniversary-edition) ### Hakushu - The Forest Distillery - [Hakushu Whisky Hub](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky): From the forests of the Japanese Alps. - [Hakushu Distillery](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-distillery): A distillery nestled in the forest. - **Expressions:** - [Hakushu 12 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-12-years-old) - [Hakushu 18 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-18-years-old) - [Hakushu 25 Years Old](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-25-years-old) - [Hakushu Distiller's Reserve](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-distillers-reserve) - [Hakushu 12 Years 100th Anniversary Edition](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-12-years-100-anniversary-edition) - [Hakushu Peated Malt 18 Years 100th Anniversary Edition](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-peated-malt-18-years-100-anniversary-edition) - [Hakushu 18 Years Old Peated Malt](https://house.suntory.com/hakushu-whisky/hakushu-18-years-old-peated-malt) ### Chita - The Single Grain Whisky - [Chita Whisky Hub](https://house.suntory.com/chita-whisky): The art of Japanese grain whisky. - [Chita Distillery](https://house.suntory.com/chita-whisky/chita-distillery): Located on the Chita Peninsula. - **Expression:** - [Chita Single Grain Whisky](https://house.suntory.com/chita-whisky/chita-single-grain-whisky) ### Other Whiskies - [Suntory Whisky Toki](https://house.suntory.com/toki-whisky): A vibrant blended whisky for highballs. - [Toki Whisky Black](https://house.suntory.com/toki-whisky/toki-whisky-black) - [Ao World Whisky](https://house.suntory.com/ao-whisky/ao-world-whisky): A world blended whisky. - [Kakubin Whisky](https://house.suntory.com/kakubin-whisky/kakubin): The iconic Japanese whisky. --- ## Gin & Vodka Portfolio ### Roku Gin - The Art of Japanese Gin - [Roku Gin Hub](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin): The first Japanese craft gin from Suntory. - [Osaka Distillery](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/osaka-distillery): The home of Roku Gin. - **Expressions:** - [Roku Craft Gin](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/roku-craft-gin): The flagship, made with 6 Japanese botanicals. - [Sakura Bloom Edition](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/sakura-bloom-edition) - [Festival Collection](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/festival-collection) - [Botanical Kasane Edition](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/roku-gin-botanical-kasane-edition) - [Minori Edition](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/roku-gin-minori-edition) - [Noryo Tea Edition](https://house.suntory.com/roku-gin/roku-gin-noryo-tea-edition) ### Haku Vodka - The Japanese Craft Vodka - [Haku Vodka Hub](https://house.suntory.com/haku-vodka): Made from 100% Japanese white rice. - [Osumi Distillery](https://house.suntory.com/haku-vodka/osumi-distillery): The distillery in Kagoshima. - **Expressions:** - [Haku Craft Vodka](https://house.suntory.com/haku-vodka/haku-craft-vodka) - [Haku Yuzu Vodka](https://house.suntory.com/haku-vodka/haku-yuzu-vodka) ### Liqueurs - [Kanade Japanese Craft Liqueurs](https://house.suntory.com/liqueurs/kanade-japanese-craft-liqueurs): A range of craft liqueurs. --- ## Craft Philosophy, Heritage & Production - [About the House](https://house.suntory.com/about-the-house): Canonical source for the brand's mission, philosophy, and global presence. - [Heritage](https://house.suntory.com/heritage): The history and legacy of Suntory. - [Craft Philosophy Hub](https://house.suntory.com/craft-philosophy): Deep dive into the "Monozukuri" and "Tsukuriwake" principles. - [Whisky Craft Philosophy](https://house.suntory.com/craft-philosophy/whisky) - [Roku Gin Craft Philosophy](https://house.suntory.com/craft-philosophy/roku-gin) - [Haku Vodka Craft Philosophy](https://house.suntory.com/craft-philosophy/haku-vodka) - [Japanese Whisky Definition](https://house.suntory.com/japanese-whisky-definition): Legal and classification standards for Japanese whisky. --- ## Cocktail Recipes & Serves - [Cocktail Hub](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails): Central hub for all cocktail recipes. - [Whisky Cocktails](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/whisky-cocktails) - [Gin Cocktails](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/gin-cocktails) - [Vodka Cocktails](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/vodka-cocktails) - **Serving Suggestions (Whisky):** - [Whisky Neat](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/serves/whisky-neat) - [Whisky On The Rocks](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/serves/whisky-on-the-rocks) - [Whisky Highball](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/whisky-highball) - [Whisky and Water](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/serves/whisky-and-water) - [Half Rock](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/serves/half-rock) - [Hot Whisky](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/serves/hot-whisky) - **Featured Cocktails:** - [Roku Negroni](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/roku-negroni) - [Toki Old Fashioned](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/toki-old-fashioned) - [Haku Martini](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/haku-martini) - [Kaku Highball](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/kaku-highball) - [White Lady](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/white-lady) - [Yuzu Martini](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/yuzu-martinish) *(Note: URL may be misspelled)* - [Sakura Sling](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/sakura-sling) - [Noryo Melon Fizz](https://house.suntory.com/cocktails/noryo-melon-fizz) - *And many more specialty and seasonal cocktails (see full URL list)*. --- ## Visit, Locate, & Support - [Distillery Tours Overview](https://house.suntory.com/distillery-tours-overview): Information on visiting Suntory's distilleries in Japan. - [Locate](https://house.suntory.com/locate): Store locator to find House of Suntory products. - [FAQs](https://house.suntory.com/faqs): Frequently asked questions. - [Contact Us](https://house.suntory.com/contact-us): Customer support contact form. - [Membership Program](https://house.suntory.com/membership-program): Information about the House of Suntory membership. - [Sign Up](https://house.suntory.com/membership-program/sign-up) --- ## Stories, Culture & Partnerships - [Stories Hub](https://house.suntory.com/stories): Articles, culture, and brand narratives. - [Gift Guide: Japanese Craft Spirits](https://house.suntory.com/stories/gift-guide-japanese-craft-spirits) - [The Mysteries of Mizunara](https://house.suntory.com/stories/the-mysteries-of-mizunara) - [Hibiki Japanese Artistry](https://house.suntory.com/stories/hibiki-japanese-artistry) - [Hibiki Hiroshi Senju Limited Edition](https://house.suntory.com/stories/hibiki-hiroshi-senju-limited-edition) - **People & Culture:** - [People](https://house.suntory.com/people): The craftsmen and women behind the spirits. - [Japan Whisky Culture with Mr. Lyan](https://house.suntory.com/japan-whisky-culture-mr-lyan) - [Mr. Lyan Whisky Tasting](https://house.suntory.com/mr-lyan-whisky-tasting) - **Special Collections:** - [Tsukuriwake Collection 2024 Limited Edition](https://house.suntory.com/japanese-whisky/tsukuriwake-collection-2024-limited-edition) - [Kogei Collection Japanese Kimono Edition](https://house.suntory.com/kogei-collection-japanese-kimono-edition) --- ## Products Directory - [All Products](https://house.suntory.com/products): Hub directory for all spirits. - [Whisky Products](https://house.suntory.com/products/whisky) - [Gin Products](https://house.suntory.com/products/gin) - [Vodka Products](https://house.suntory.com/products/vodka) --- ## Awards & Recognition - [Awards](https://house.suntory.com/about-the-house/awards): Recognitions and accolades received by House of Suntory. --- ## Optional (low-priority context) These resources may be skipped when context window is limited: - **Contact Us** and **FAQs** (unless the query is specifically about customer support). - **Locate** (unless the query is specifically about finding a store). - **Membership Program** and **Sign Up** (unless the query is about loyalty programs). - **Email Signup** (unless the query is about newsletters). - **Legal pages:** Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions (only relevant for legal or compliance queries, not explicitly listed but implied). - Individual event pages unless specifically asked. --- ## Notes for Agents - Prefer **brand/product pages** when answering questions about specific whiskies, their flavor profiles, age statements, or tasting notes. For example, for Yamazaki, use the Yamazaki hub and its expression pages. - Use **"About the House"** or **"Heritage"** for questions about Suntory's history, overall philosophy, or global presence. - For production process questions (e.g., "How is Japanese whisky made?"), prioritize the **Craft Philosophy** pages and **Distillery** pages. - For questions about specific ingredients or botanicals (e.g., "What botanicals are in Roku Gin?"), use the **Roku Gin** hub or its **Craft Philosophy** page. - For cocktail and serving questions (e.g., "How do I make a Highball?"), use the **Cocktail** hub or specific recipe pages. - For questions about the Japanese Whisky classification or legal standards, use the **Japanese Whisky Definition** page. - For distillery visit inquiries, refer to the **Distillery Tours Overview** page. - Do not mix policy/legal content with product reasoning unless explicitly required. Avoid using product pages for cocktail recipes unless they are specifically linked from a recipe page.