The House of Suntory will celebrate a century of pioneering Japanese spirit by partnering with 100 of the UK’s most prestigious bars to create 100 anniversary-inspired cocktails and serves, inviting fans to toast the brand’s centennial together.

From July until the end of the year, a selection of the country’s much-loved venues including Three Sheets, Coupette, The Londoner, The American Bar at Gleneagles and Calcot Manor Hotel will be taking part in this celebration.

From inventive cocktails to curated menus, each drink and serve will feature a product from the founding house of Japanese whisky’s portfolio, including Toki and Hibiki, Roku gin and Haku vodka, as well new limited-edition whiskies commemorating the anniversary – the Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara and the Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt.

Specially created cocktails include:
The Pineapple at The American Bar at Gleneagles:, Yamazaki, Trepache 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
As the pioneer of Japanese whisky, the House of Suntory has played a significant role in shaping culture and leading craftsmanship in Japan over the last century, and the anniversary marks a major milestone not only for Suntory’s history but for Japanese spirits culture. Those wishing to toast the centennial and discover a taste of Japanese craftsmanship can do so by visiting the below bars in July and August, with more bars taking part across the UK in the coming months.

WHERE (JULY ONWARDS):
The Londoner
Pantechnicon
Prince Akatoki
Ten Trinity Sq Member’s 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

WHERE (AUGUST ONWARDS):
KOYN
Nobu Portman Sq
Callooh Callay
Bar with Shapes for a Name
Seed Library

The 100 bars initiative follows the launch of the brand’s centennial campaign in May, with the House partnering with Academy Award-winning Director Sofia Coppola and Actor Keanu Reeves to create the Suntory Anniversary Tribute which tells the remarkable story of the brand’s heritage and whisky-making legacy over the last 100 years, depicting the meaning of “Suntory Time”.

In honour of the centennial, the House of Suntory has also released several limited-edition whiskies that highlight the unique Japanese craftsmanship at Suntory’s whisky distilleries and their meticulous art of blending, including Yamazaki18 Year Old Mizunara and Hakushu 18-Year-Old Peated Malt whiskies. Limited 100th anniversary labels of the flagship Yamazaki 12-Year-Old and Hakushu 12-Year-Old have also been released for the centennial.