Suntory Unveils New Japanese Toki Whisky After a Decade

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at 08:02House of Suntory

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A new milestone for Japanese whisky: Suntory unveils Toki Black, the very first limited edition within the Toki series. For the first time, the crisp, elegant Toki gets a hint of peat – all at a very accessible price.

FAQ

What exactly is Suntory Toki Black?
A blend of Hakushu Peated Malt and Hakushu Grain whisky.

What does Toki mean?
Toki is Japanese for time.

What makes the Suntory Toki whisky special?
It is the first new Toki variant in ten years, as well as the first with peat.

Suntory Toki gets smokey

Suntory Toki has a new edition after a ten-year interval. The brand new bottle of the blended Japanese whisky is crafted from a mix of whiskies from the Suntory distilleries, just like its predecessor.

For this new variant, Hakushu Peated Malt and Hakushu Grain whisky were used, along with the well-known Yamazaki and The Chita whisky. This hybrid has injected a smoky variant to the Toki whisky for the first time.

How does the Suntory Toki Black whisky taste?

The new Suntory whisky has tasting notes combining fruit and spices with a touch of smoke. Below you’ll find the flavor profile of the Japanese whisky:

Nose: Baked apple, oregano, honey blossom
Palate: Butterscotch, clove, cinnamon, roast rosemary
Finish: White pepper, ginger and gentle smoke

The whisky is bottled at 43 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

Japanese Whisky and Music

The launch of the new Toki whisky goes beyond the divine drink itself. In collaboration with Terrace Martin, Grammy-nominated producer, and Ryota Nozaki (Jazztronik), Japanese jazz pioneer, Suntory released a short film and vinyl.

This is inspired by Jazz Kissa culture and the Japanese principle Ichigo Ichie: the belief that each moment is unique and unrepeatable.

Where is Suntory Toki Black Whisky available for purchase?

The new edition of Suntory Toki is already out and can be purchased from The Whisky Exchange, among others. The price per bottle is approximately 40 euros.