A first in the world of whisky and a voyage that broadens horizons, Suntory World Whisky Ao brings together five major whisky-making regions. ‘Ao,’ meaning ‘blue’ in Japanese, is a homage to the oceans that connect the Suntory distilleries across the globe. Ao offers a blend of Irish, Scottish, Canadian, American and Japanese whiskies.

While layered together for balance, the unique qualities of each tradition come through, making Ao a blend like no other. The one-of-a-kind whisky is a tribute to whisky's long history, perfectly capturing the heathery flavor of Ardmore and Glen Garioch in Scotland, the complexity of Cooley in Ireland, the smoothness of Alberta in Canada, the vibrance of Jim Beam in the U.S., and the subtlety of Yamazaki and Hakushu in Japan. With notes of vanilla, tropical fruit and cinnamon, it is the distinctive climate, fermentation and distillation processes in each whisky-making region that gives the whisky its unique taste.

Fifth Suntory Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo, carefully selected the liquids used based-on Suntory’s globally recognized Monozukuri craftsmanship – a relentless pursuit of perfection, attention to detail, and quality. Building on Suntory’s history of craftsmanship, this innovative blended whisky embodies the spirit of Suntory.

Available in Lotte Duty Free Departure Main Stores, while stocks last.

Enjoy it neat to experience the rich aroma and flavor of the five major whiskies as the sweet, smoky and spicy notes intricately intertwine.

Tasting Notes:

A bright, sweet aroma and smooth mouthfeel, with a rich flavor and lingering smokiness. An overall complexity created by the individuality in character of each of the major whisky-making regions.