Whisky Review: Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’

since 1984. I think this is what makes for a really interesting thesis behind the bottle. Rather than focusing on one grain or one production method, we are getting a collage of whiskies that become Japanese in spirit due to their assembly by someone who has helped shape the identity of Japanese Whisky for decades. We review Suntory World Whisky Ao, made from a blend of five whiskies from across Suntory’s global portfolio of distilleries. (image via Suntory) Tasting Notes: Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’ Vital Stats: 43% ABV. Blended from five unspecified whiskies across the Suntory portfolio. $55 for a 700ml bottle. Nose: Slight smokiness that then turns into rich, fruity sweetness. Palate: Light and sweet, more so than you would think based on the smell. Very mild heat, and only traces of the fruit that initially seemed so deep and rich to the nose. Hints of peat & smoke in the after taste.