The epitome of beauty,
bringing the terroir
and spirit of Japan to the world.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.
The Japanese, with their love of the subtle,
ever-changing beauty of nature,
have had their sensitivities nurtured while incorporating such beauty in everyday life.
A special whisky, blended in pursuit of distinctively Japanese 'beauty,'is
presented in a bottle created by Imaizumi Imaemon XIV,
a designated Living National Treasure.
Suntory, with three distilleries in Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita.
Experience the terroir of Japan,
woven from the distinctive malt and grain whiskies born in each of these places.
The Japanese, with their love of the subtle,
ever-changing beauty of nature,
have had their sensitivities nurtured while incorporating such beauty in everyday life.
A special whisky, blended in pursuit of distinctively Japanese 'beauty,'is
presented in a bottle created by Imaizumi Imaemon XIV,
a designated Living National Treasure.
Suntory, with three distilleries in Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita.
Experience the terroir of Japan,
woven from the distinctive malt and grain whiskies born in each of these places.
Light, spun in layers and in rows.
Diverse malts and grains,
woven into an exquisite flavor.
Yamazaki American oak cask malt whisky aged more than 25 years is blended with Spanish oak cask malt aged for more than 40 years to form a sweetly rich flavor, which is overlaid with Chita grain whisky to accentuate the brilliance and vitality.
To this are added a rare 40-year-old Yamazaki Mizunara oak cask malt and a softly smoky Hakushu malt, expressing the transparency and splendor of a Japanese whisky.
To this are added a rare 40-year-old Yamazaki Mizunara oak cask malt and a softly smoky Hakushu malt, expressing the transparency and splendor of a Japanese whisky.
Suntory's Fifth Chief Blender
Shinji Fukuyo
As 5th Chief Blender, he oversees Suntory whisky-making, and has been involved in such products as Yamazaki, Hibiki, Ao, and many more.He has won acclaim in Japan and worldwide for his artful and meticulous craftsmanship.
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1961,
he graduated from the Department of Agricultural Chemistry,
School of Agricultural Sciences at Nagoya University in 1984.
Joined Suntory in 1984.
Worked at the Hakushu Distillery and in the Blender’s Room.
Moving to the UK in 1996, he was resident in Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh) and worked at Morrison Bowmore Distillers (Glasgow).
Returning to Japan in 2002, he was assigned to the Blender’s Room of the Yamazaki Distillery.
In 2009 he became Suntory’s fifth Chief Blender.
In 2024, he was recognized as Master Blender of the Year at the
International Spirits Challenge (ISC).
he graduated from the Department of Agricultural Chemistry,
School of Agricultural Sciences at Nagoya University in 1984.
Joined Suntory in 1984.
Worked at the Hakushu Distillery and in the Blender’s Room.
Moving to the UK in 1996, he was resident in Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh) and worked at Morrison Bowmore Distillers (Glasgow).
Returning to Japan in 2002, he was assigned to the Blender’s Room of the Yamazaki Distillery.
In 2009 he became Suntory’s fifth Chief Blender.
In 2024, he was recognized as Master Blender of the Year at the
International Spirits Challenge (ISC).
'Brightly shining light, bursting with vitality' created by the tradition of a famous kiln and the sensitivities of the artisan
An octagonal shape bottle with a twist, inviting good fortune.Into it,
life has been breathed with the tradition of the Imaemon kiln and the artisan’s sensitivities.
Lovely snowflakes are depicted by light and shade using the sumihajiki technique passed down from the Edo era, and by the usuzumi underglazing technique refined by Imaemon XIV.
Plants loved by the Japanese from of old, including citrus, nandina, lily, and camellia, dance lightly on the bottle, passing by like the seasons. Imparting a vivid impression is the platinum glaze that interacts with the surrounding scenes.
The jewel-like techniques pioneered by Imaemon XIV shine through brightly.
life has been breathed with the tradition of the Imaemon kiln and the artisan’s sensitivities.
Lovely snowflakes are depicted by light and shade using the sumihajiki technique passed down from the Edo era, and by the usuzumi underglazing technique refined by Imaemon XIV.
Plants loved by the Japanese from of old, including citrus, nandina, lily, and camellia, dance lightly on the bottle, passing by like the seasons. Imparting a vivid impression is the platinum glaze that interacts with the surrounding scenes.
The jewel-like techniques pioneered by Imaemon XIV shine through brightly.
Living National Treasure of Japan
Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
A top master of Arita ware, Japan’s oldest porcelain pottery, boasting a history of 400 years.Carrying on the Nabeshima ware technique, the most prestigious among all of Arita ware, he pursues ‘modern beauty’ with techniques including
usuzumi
underglazing and platinum glaze, drawing on his own sensitivities.
Born in 1962 in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture.
He graduated from Musashino Art University in 1985.
Starting in 1990 he was engaged in the family business at
the Imaemon kiln, and in 2002 he succeeded to
the name Imaizumi Imaemon XIV.
In 2009 he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon by the Japanese government. In 2014 he was designated as a Living National Treasure as holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property,
overglaze enamel decorated porcelain.
He graduated from Musashino Art University in 1985.
Starting in 1990 he was engaged in the family business at
the Imaemon kiln, and in 2002 he succeeded to
the name Imaizumi Imaemon XIV.
In 2009 he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon by the Japanese government. In 2014 he was designated as a Living National Treasure as holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property,
overglaze enamel decorated porcelain.
A clear, clean aroma bursting with vitality,
with a satisfying fruity taste
and transparent finish.
Color：
A deep amber color
Nose：
A vibrantly rich, transparent aroma with notes of kumquat syrup
Palate：
Sweetly mellow, rich, expansive thick flavor
Finish：
Bracingly acidic and pleasurably bitter aftertaste
Name
Suntory Blended Japanese Whisky 2025
'Porcelain whisky bottle with seasonal flower design,
overglaze enamels and sekka usuzumi sumihajiki decoration'
collaboration with Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
'Porcelain whisky bottle with seasonal flower design,
overglaze enamels and sekka usuzumi sumihajiki decoration'
collaboration with Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
Volume
700ml
ALC
43 proof
Price
3,000,000 yen
Name
'Porcelain whisky cup with seasonal flower design,
overglaze enamels and sekka usuzumi sumihajiki decoration'
crafted by Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
overglaze enamels and sekka usuzumi sumihajiki decoration'
crafted by Imaizumi Imaemon XIV
Size
H80×D50mm
Price
220,000 yen
*Limited edition, Whisky is sold separately.
Purchase Inquiry
Imaemon kiln and Showroom Phone +81 955-42-3101
