{"product_id":"suntory-world-whisky-ao","title":"Suntory World Whisky AO Japanese Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eSuntory World Whisky AO Japanese Whiskey 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinary global blend from the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eHouse of Suntory\u003c\/strong\u003e, uniting the craftsmanship of \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"461\"\u003efive great whisky nations\u003c\/strong\u003e—Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The name “AO,” meaning \u003cem data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e“blue”\u003c\/em\u003e in Japanese, symbolizes the five oceans that connect these whisky-making regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eSuntory AO\u003c\/strong\u003e harmoniously brings together the delicate balance of Japanese precision, Scottish depth, Irish smoothness, American richness, and Canadian sweetness. Matured in a combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"898\"\u003ebourbon, sherry, and oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, this whisky offers remarkable complexity and global harmony in every sip—a true tribute to international whisky artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant aromas of honey, smoke, vanilla, and citrus with subtle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and layered with flavors of caramel, fruit, oak, and a gentle hint of peat and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and balanced with lingering notes of sweet smoke, vanilla, and toasted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eQ: What makes Suntory AO unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eA: It’s the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eworld’s first blend of whiskies from five countries\u003c\/strong\u003e—Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the U.S.—crafted by Suntory’s master blenders for perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eQ: What is the proof or ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eA: Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e for smoothness and balanced intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eQ: What casks are used for aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eA: Matured in a mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ebourbon, sherry, and oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, imparting depth, sweetness, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eQ: Where is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eA: Produced by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eHouse of Suntory\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan, blending whiskies sourced from its global distillery network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eQ: What does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eA: Expect a refined blend of vanilla, caramel, citrus, light smoke, and oak—complex yet exceptionally smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy Suntory AO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eA: Ideal neat, on ice, or in an elevated whisky highball to appreciate its international character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41687762141287,"sku":"080686957386","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Suntory_World_Whisky_AO_Japanese_Whiskey_700mL.webp?v=1762396047","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/suntory-world-whisky-ao","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}