Suntory Toki

Review

Suntory Toki is a popular entry point into Japanese whisky, and it certainly showcases what makes the style distinctive - delicate, fruit-forward, and impeccably smooth. However, we found ourselves somewhat disappointed, though we acknowledge we're relative newcomers to Japanese whisky and perhaps had different expectations coming from a Scotch background. For those who love light, crisp, citrusy whiskies without any rough edges, this will absolutely work. But we found it didn't resonate with our palate. Perhaps our Scotch-leaning preferences aren't aligned with the Japanese approach, but we'd recommend exploring other options unless you're specifically seeking that ultra-refined, light Japanese style. It did pick up Gold in the Japanese Whisky category at the International Spirits Challenge in 2024, so clearly the judges saw something we didn't quite connect with.