No.9654   December 19. 2006

Premium Liqueur Popular in the U.S. Hits Japan
Suntory Introduces "X-RATED"
—A new type of fruity liqueur in an enticing pink bottle—


Suntory Limited will market "X-RATED," a premium liqueur, beginning on Tuesday, January 23, 2007. The name and the dazzling pink bottle have captivated the U.S. market, where X-RATED enjoys tremendous popularity as a completely new type of premium liqueur.

Demand for premium drinks that offer something a little different has surged in Japan in recent years. Suntory is pleased to introduce X-RATED, which it hopes will tempt many more consumers with the fun of liqueur.

• Taste
A fruity liqueur with a base of premium vodka that has been distilled seven times. Infused with the juice of mangoes, passion fruit, and blood oranges.

- Details -

▼Product Name, Volume, Reference Price, Alcohol Content
   X-RATED Liqueur 750 ml 3,600 yen 17%
Suntory Limited uses an open-price system for imported liquors.

▼Liqueur webpage
http://suntory.jp/WNB/ (Only in Japanese)

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