Suntory’s Tris series will release a limited-edition “Tris Classic <Fruity Aroma>”. Price and details.
This is the first limited edition Tris Classic. Please read on with the details of Tris and other information.
1. Where can I buy it?
It is listed as a new limited time release nationwide and is available at liquor stores.
2. Tris Classic
This is a new release with a different blend from the regular Tris.
It is a whisky with a sweet, fruity aroma and a gently rounded flavor. It can be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways, such as highball or on the rocks.
The package expresses the product’s features with a gradation label that evokes the rich aroma and the icon of “Uncle Tris,” the symbol of the brand.
Hakushu malt is used as the key malt in the regular product. It is a product that belongs to the World Blended Whisky category, like Suntory Ao.
The key malts used in the blend are “Spanish Oak Barrel Malt” and “Hakushu Malt” which has an oily aroma.
The Spanish oak malt gives the beer a matured aroma, while the oily Hakushu malt adds thickness to the body despite its light aroma. The result is a well-balanced aroma with depth and a sense of depth.Reference: The Chief Blender Talks about the Making of Tris Classic (suntory.co.jp)
| Product name | Tris Classic |
|---|---|
| Distinction by alcohol | Blended whisky |
| Ingredients | Malt, Grain |
| Cask type | Unknown |
| Number of bottles | Limited quantity |
| Strength | 37% |
| Price | Suggested retail price: 990 yen (tax not included) |
Lastly: Recommended Books on Japanese Whisky
If you want to learn more about Japanese whisky, which is a global trend, we highly recommend these books.
(1).Whisky Galore Vol.29 December 2021 issue
In the December 2021 issue of Whisky Galore, published by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, we report on 11 Japanese craft distilleries, including some that are open to the public for the first time, under the title of “Japanese Whisky Craft Frontline,” the first of three consecutive issues. Why did the popularity of Japanese whisky and the craft boom occur? We will examine with interviews. Chichibu Distillery / Chichibu No.2 Distillery / Mars Shinshu Distillery / Mars Tsunuki Distillery / Kanosuke Distillery / Hioki Distillery / Ontake Distillery / Osuzuyama Distillery / Kaikyo Distillery / Hanyu Distillery / Konosu Distillery
(2). Japanese Whisky as an Education for Business
This is a book written by Mamoru Tsuchiya, a world-famous whisky critic and representative of the Whisky Culture Research Institute, titled “Japanese Whisky as a Culture that Works for Business” .
The book covers the basics of whisky, the introduction of whisky to Japan, the birth of Japanese whisky, advertising strategies and the rise of Japanese whisky, and the current rise of craft distilleries. This is a book that summarizes Japanese whisky in a very easy to understand way.
(3). Whisky and I (Masataka Taketsuru)
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, devoted his life to brewing whisky in Japan. This is a revised and reprinted version of the autobiography of a man who simply loved whisky and talked about himself. The book vividly depicts the days when he went to Scotland alone to study as a young man and overcame many hardships to complete Japanese whisky, as well as his companion, Rita.
(4). A Letter of Challenge from a New Generation Distillery
Launching in 2019. With the world experiencing an unprecedented whisky boom, what were the managers of craft distilleries thinking and what were their thoughts as they took on the challenge of making whisky? This book tells the stories of 13 craft distillery owners, including Ichiro Hido of Venture Whisky, famous for his Ichirose Malt, who inspired the birth of craft distilleries in Japan.
(5). Whiskey Rising
This is the Japanese version of Whisky Risng, published in the US in 2016, with much updated content. Not only does it describe the history of Japanese whisky in detail, but it also includes data on all the distilleries in Japan, including the craft distilleries that have been founded in recent years. The book also includes descriptions of the legendary bottles that have been released, as well as information on bars where Japanese whisky can be found.
