Inspiring the brilliance of life

Suntory Global Spirits is guided by our purpose to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences, in harmony with nature. This purpose, along with our values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society, drive us boldly toward our ambition, while treading lightly on the Earth.
 

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More than 6,000 employees

Number 1 in Bourbon and Japanese Whisky

Products sold in 69 countries

Watch the story of our heritage

See the rich history of Suntory Global Spirits come to life. For over 200 years, we’ve been crafting the highest quality premium spirits.

Our history

We are proud custodians and brand builders

In 1795, a farmer and grain mill operator named Jacob Beam produced the first barrel of whiskey that would become Jim Beam®, the world’s number 1 selling bourbon. 

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Part of the Suntory family

Our parent company is dedicated to bringing a diverse range of excellent products, services and experiences to consumers around the world.

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Cultivating what matters most

The rich interplay of our many cultures enriches us all. So we nurture an inclusive environment where unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are invited, valued and respected.

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Another year of Proof Positive progress

All of our spirits come from our precious natural resources. We operate our business in harmony with nature, as custodians of our forests, fields, water sanctuaries and more.

Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka, Japan

Nestled in the forest, just outside Kyoto, Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery was established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii.

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The Yamazaki Distillery, featuring several building positioned on the side of a tree-lined hill.

Global Headquarters, New York, USA

Our headquarters sits in the heart of New York City. This world-class location gifts us a unique blend of culture, trends and tradition, perfectly placing our Suntory Global Spirits team at the center of it all. 

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James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, USA

Walk the hallowed grounds of whiskey history in the footsteps of the First Family of Bourbon. Join us for a day in Kentucky that’s two centuries in the making.

Visit Jim Beam
Bird's eye view of the Jim Beam distillery.

International Region Headquarters, Madrid, Spain

Our Madrid office supports close to 200 employees and is the international hub for Suntory Global Spirits.

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Laphroaig Distillery, Islay, Scotland

Located off the west coast of Scotland, Islay is where our Laphroaig and Bowmore distilleries carefully craft our legendary peated malts.

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Across the world, over 6,000 employees work in our offices, distilleries and sales organizations – making us a proud and truly global family.

Join our team

Could you help us become the World's Most Admired Premium Spirits Company? If you're ready for something new and unexpected, join our dynamic team that thrives on innovation, collaboration and celebrating success.

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