Suntory Global Spirits makes premium spirits, pairing more than 200 years of distilling heritage with a global network of landmark distilleries. The company’s portfolio grew from Jim Beam’s first whiskey barrel in 1795 and now reaches consumers in 69 countries, with more than 6,000 employees and particular strength in bourbon and Japanese whisky. Its distilleries span traditions from Kentucky and Japan to Islay, where Laphroaig and Bowmore produce peated malts.
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Sazerac Company, IncSazerac Company, Inc. is a family-owned global spirits producer with a history spanning nearly 400 years and fourth-generation family ownership. It makes spirits at distilleries across the United States and internationally, and its heritage connects French Cognac production with New Orleans and the Sazerac cocktail. The company says it has more than 5,000 team members worldwide.HALETHORP, MD
Tenjaku Japanese Whisky USAFrom Fuefuki in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture, Tenjaku Japanese Whisky USA brings to market blended Japanese whisky shaped by Mount Fuji-basin spring water and the careful hand of Master Blender Kenji Watanabe. The whisky is double copper pot distilled, aged in heavily seasoned Kentucky bourbon barrels, and blended for a clean, mellow balance suited to sipping or cocktails. The brand also extends its Japanese approach to gin and rice-based vodka, while its blended whisky earned a 91 rating from the Beverage Testing Institute.
Last Shot DistilleryOpened in December 2015 on the site of a former 1840s distillery, Last Shot Distillery is a small farm distillery in Skaneateles that handcrafts spirits from locally grown New York ingredients. Co-owner and distiller Chris Uyehara, a chef with 37 years of experience, developed the Japanese-style four-grain whiskey after winning on Discovery’s “Master Distiller,” while the distillery is also known for its gold-medal crème brûlée and orange cream liqueurs.SKANEATELES, NY
DiageoDiageo makes and distributes premium beverage alcohol, bringing brands such as Johnnie Walker and Guinness to consumers around the world. Its supply and manufacturing network spans more than 100 sites in over 30 countries, producing over 230 million equivalent units annually for distribution across 180 countries. The company also runs Spirit of Progress initiatives focused on responsible drinking, inclusion and diversity, and a more sustainable supply chain.NEW YORK, NY