1899

Our founder Shinjiro Torii, with his pioneering spirit, set out to create Western-style liquors that would suit Japanese palates. This ambition defined the company for years to come.

1907

He launched Akadama Port Wine, an early cornerstone of Suntory.

1921

We established the social welfare organization "Hojukai," reflecting our values of giving back to society.

1923

Construction of the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan’s first malt whisky distillery, began creating an authentic whisky born from the Japanese climate, suited to Japanese palates.

1961

We dedicated ourselves to supporting the arts and enriching the human experience by establishing the Suntory Museum of Art, just as Japan was seeking economic prosperity.

1963

We launched Suntory Beer, and began rebuilding our beer business in a market dominated by more established competitors.

1973

The Suntory Bird Conservation Activities opened on the distillery grounds. It launched its “Save the Birds” campaign with the slogan “Today Birds, Tomorrow Humans,” to signify its starting point of preserving the natural environment and biodiversity.

1986

Suntory Hall, Tokyo's first dedicated concert hall, opened with the goal of pursuing “the world's most beautiful sound”. To enrich lives using every sense, the hall introduced vineyard-style seating and began offering drinks before and between shows to foster connections among people.

1990s

The food & beverage business, which started in 1972, launched many iconic brands such as BOSS coffee.
It also expanded its share in the soft drinks market.

1993

We expanded into the health and nutrition business with sales of the supplement product, Sesamin.

2003

We launched the Suntory Natural Water Sanctuary Initiative in Japan to improve water resource cultivation and preserve biodiversity.

2004

“Mizuiku”-Education Program for Nature and Water was created, providing children with interactive experiences that showcase the importance of water.

2009

Suntory acquired the New Zealand-based Frucor Group.

2014

We partnered with Beam inc. in the United States, and became one of the world's largest premium spirits company.

2015

We expanded the “Mizuiku”-Education Program for Nature and Water into Vietnam.

2016

We opened the “Natural Water Sanctuary” on the grounds of the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Kentucky, making it our very first Natural Water Sanctuary outside of Japan.