Shinjiro Torii, Suntory’s founder and first Master Blender, invented Kakubin in 1937. It was affectionately known as Kakubin, or “square bottle,” even though it was originally labelled “Suntory Whisky.” Suntory’s devotion to unchanging quality has been symbolised by its name and square-cut tortoise-shell style for more than 80 years. Kakubin is a very adaptable whiskey with a sweet scent, rich flavour, and dry finish, and the Kakubin highball is the drink of choice for many Japanese when they go out for a night of food and drink.
