- Country of Produce: Japan
- Whiskey Type: Blend
- ABV: 43%
- Bottle Volume: 70cl
- Distillery: Chita (知多蒸溜所)
Suntory World Whisky Ao brings together whiskies from seven distilleries across five countries in a layered blend of fruit, sweetness, smoke and spice. Vanilla and pineapple-like aromas lead into a smooth palate that gradually reveals cinnamon and smoky depth.
Created by Suntory’s blending team, Ao gives the individual components room to show their character. Its creamy sweetness, woody notes and warming spice offer several different sides to explore as the whisky opens in the glass.
Enjoyed neat, over ice or lengthened with soda, it suits drinkers looking for a rounded world blend with tropical fruit and a smoky edge.
Tasting notes:
Nose: Profound, vanilla and pineapple-like fruitiness on top, a creamy sweetness and depth with a lingering woody aroma.
Palate: Smooth and sweet mouthfeel, gradually followed with smokiness and cinnamon-like spiciness.
Finish: Multi-layered complexity, sweet and smoky, spicy and woody.