Yamazaki

In the early 20s, there was a discord between Western culture and Japanese traditions – the same was true for Western whisky and Japanese palates. Shinjiro Torii, the founder of Suntory, understood this and created a whisky that embodied the Japanese spirit and culture: Yamazaki. The cocktail created by 8 at The Londoner mirrors Yamazaki’s tasting notes and was inspired by the Mizuwari, a whisky and water highball enjoyed in Japan’s izakayas.

Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve, homemade sandalwood soda, mango & white pepper syrup

Toki

By the 50s and 60s, American culture was having a moment in Japan, influencing many parts of its society. This created a cultural revolution as well as a revolution of Japanese bar culture, pioneered by Suntory. To capture this fusion of cultures, our Toki whisky cocktail uses peanut butter and anka bean paste to recreate a Japanese version of a classic American peanut butter jelly sandwich.

Toki infused and clarified with peanut butter, anko bean paste, Gran Volante

Hakushu

Made in Japan became a global mark of quality through the cultural mindset of Monozukuri, or craftmanship. This Monozukuri was an obsession within all industries, including whisky distilling. This twist on a Gimlet style of drink celebrates the multi-layered excellence of Japanese and Suntory’s craft, reimagining the tasting notes of the Hakushu whisky using Japanese spirits and produce.

Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve, Azure sake, Wakamurasaki Shochu, mint, sage & vanilla cordial, green tea tapioca pearls

Hibiki

Today, Japan has a global influence with a profound impact on cultures worldwide. From anime and fashion to art and cuisine, Japanese culture is adored and consumed in every corner of the world. Our Japanese interpretation of an Old Fashioned symbolises this cultural exchange with black sugar from Okinawa alongside notes of cherry blossom and apricot. In homage to Japanese craftmanship, it is served over a hand-cut ice sphere.

Hibiki Harmony, homemade kokuto syrup, apricot & sakura essence