Suntory

Tokyo beverage giant

Suntory is a Japanese beverage company known for whisky, beer, and soft drinks.

Founded in 1899, it produces Yamazaki and Hibiki whiskies and owns brands like Jim Beam and Maker's Mark.

The name gained wider recognition in the West through the film *Lost in Translation*, where Bill Murray's character films Suntory whisky commercials: For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.

beverages

Roku

Digital media player brand

Midori · whisky · highball · Pepsi

distillery

aging

Growing older over time

single malt · grain whisky · warehouse · fermentation · maturation · cask · sherry cask · terroir · craftsmanship · distillation

culture

Japanese craftsmanship

Skilled making, Eastern tradition

perfectionism · artisanship · tradition · innovation · hospitality · excellence · heritage · philosophy · sustainability · nature

highball

izakaya

Japanese bar with snacks

drinking culture · tall glass · ice · lemon · mixer · salaryman · refreshing · sparkling

corporate

Osaka

Japanese port metropolis

Jim Beam · multinational · holdings · subsidiary · merger · founding family · market share · distribution · portfolio · brand management

Opposites
geographic origin in spirits industry

SuntoryJohnnie Walker

Blended Scotch brand

Jack Daniel's · Jim Beam · Scotch whisky · Kentucky bourbon · Jameson

corporate scale in japanese beverage industry

Suntorymicrobreweries

Small-scale beer producers

industry category

SuntoryCoca-Cola

Iconic American cola brand

PepsiCo · Nestlé Waters · Red Bull

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG