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Gotta catch ’em all: Suntory Whisky celebrates centenary with 100 cocktails at 100 UK bars

A Yamazaki whisky highball next to a bottle of the famed Japanese whisky

Japanese whisky pioneer the House of Suntory continues its centenary celebration by partnering with 100 of the UK’s most prestigious bars, to create 100 anniversary-inspired cocktails and serves.

Venues taking part include Three Sheets, Coupette, The Londoner, Ham Yard Hotel, The American Bar at Gleneagles and Calcot Manor Hotel. 

Universally regarded as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, the House of Suntory has played a pivotal role in shaping Japanese whisky and spirits culture. The 100 bars initiative follows the launch of the brand’s anniversary campaign in May, with the House partnering with Academy Award-winning Director Sofia Coppola and Keanu Reeves.

The Suntory 100 bars event, which features a cavalcade of cocktails and curated menus, runs from July until the end of the year.

Each drink will feature a product from the Suntory spirits portfolio, including Toki and Hibiki, Roku gin and Haku vodka. There’s also an opportunity to sample new limited-edition whiskies commemorating the anniversary, the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara and the Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt.

Universally regarded as the pioneer of Japanese whisky, the House of Suntory has played a pivotal role in shaping Japanese whisky and spirits culture…

Cocktails created specifically for the Suntory 100 bars event

The Pineapple at The American Bar at Gleneagles: Yamazaki, Tepache and lemon verbena
The Old Harmony at The Grove Hotel, Hertfordshire: Hibiki Harmony, apricot liqueur, simple syrup, and orange blossom water.
The White Lady at Calcot Manor Hotel, Cotswold: Roku Gin, St. Germain, lemon juice, jasmine syrup, egg white and Fiji bitters.
The Eastern Old Fashion at Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond: Toki, coconut, Pandan & bitters
The Hyaku at Coupette, Shoreditch: Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, shiitake cordial, cacao nib essence and Tonka vermouth.
The Pilot Secret at The Arts Club, Mayfair: Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, melon and rice paper soda, and a dash of Yuzu Bitter
The Umeshu Sour at Three Sheets, Dalston: Chita, Suntory’s single grain whisky, Umeshu (Japanese plum liqueur), lemon and egg white.
The Ichi Highball at China Tang, Mayfair: Toki whisky, Shiso cordial, Palo Santo Tincture, and Saicho jasmine soda
The Bubble at The Londoner, Leicester Square: Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve, Azure sake, Wakamurasaki Shochu, mint, sage and tapioca pearls

Participating Suntory 100 bars announced so far:

The Londoner
Pantechnicon
Prince Akatoki
Ten Trinity Square Members Club
The Arts Club
China-Tang at The Dorchester
Coupette
Three Sheets
London Edition
The Berkeley Bar
Common Decency at NoMad
Ham Yard Hotel
China Tang
The American Bar at Gleneagles
Lucknam Park Hotel
Cameron House Hotel
Calcot Manor Hotel
Grantley Hall
The Grove Hotel
KOYN

Nobu Portman Sq
Callooh Callay
Bar with Shapes for a Name
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