TOKI

A harmonious blend of old and new TOKI

THE FAMOUS AND AWARD-WINNING HOUSE OF SUNTORY HAS INTRODUCED ITS NEWEST BLENDED WHISKY FROM JAPAN.

Much like its country, the House of Suntory's fourth whisky represents a blend of old and new.

Japan is a place where both ancestry and heritage hold a deep reverence and a fascination for the future exists. In an innovative step forward, Toki mirrors its culture and expresses what is authentic and what is next at Suntory. House of Suntory's art of blending philosophy to retain its hallmark characteristics: exquisite, balance, harmony and oneness. It also features carefully selected whiskies from the globally acclaimed Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita distilleries.

However, unlike Suntory’s other blends that use Yamazaki malts as the key component, a Hakushu malt and Chita grain whisky are the heroes in Toki. Fourth chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo, chose a singular Hakushu American white oak cask malt whisky for its fresh, mellow and green apple notes and a Chita heavytype grain whisky for its clean taste and notes of sweetness and vanilla.

To add greater depth and complexity, Fukuyo added two Yamazaki malts. Hakushu and Chita components, while bringing roundness and reinforcing the sweetness of Chita heavy-type grain whisky with peach and custard aromas.

Finally, Yamazaki Spanish oak cask malt whisky adds woody and bittersweet notes to the blend. The result is a vivid, well-balanced and silky blend with a subtle sweet and spicy finish.

AUSTRALIA EXPERIENCES TOKI FOR THE FIRST TIME

In February, House of Suntory held an exclusive launch of Toki at a small Japanese bar in Haymarket, Sydney, called Banchō, owned by Osaka Trading Co group.

National Whisky Brand Ambassador, Dan Woolley, took members of the audience through the history of the House of Suntory's three distilleries and their unique whiskies.

At each table were four flutes of Hakushu, Chita, Yamazaki and Toki whiskies to allow everyone to experience their differences.

“Toki (43% ABV) is a clear gold and silky whisky with a sweet and spicy finish. On the palate, it shows hints of green apple, vanilla, honey and ginger,” Woolley said. “The new whisky has some similarities and accents of that from others in the range, however, it finishes with a subtle sweet and spicy taste with notes of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger,” he said.

Woolley explained Toki’s smoothness makes it extremely versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, as a Highball or mixed as a cocktail.

“Toki is a different style of Japanese whisky. It’s specifically made for bartenders to create incredible classic cocktail variations, as well as variations of the Japanese classic cocktail, the Highball,” Woolley said.

The Toki Highball is a perfectly balanced and refreshing drink, with top-quality ice and highly carbonated water enhancing its delicate sweetness and aromatic notes.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR Clear gold.

NOSE

Basil, green apple and honey.

PALATE

Grapefruit, green grapes, peppermint and thyme.

FINISH

Subtly sweet and spicy with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger.

43% ABV