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Suntory Kakubin & How to Make the Perfect Kakubin HighBall

After the successful launch of Suntory’s luxury single malt whiskies – Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu Suntory Whisky Kakubin has been released into the Australian market. And it is reason to get excited.

Suntory Kakubin Highball
Suntory Kakubin Highball

Famous for the Kakubin Highball, a drink that has taken Japan by storm, Kakubin blended whisky (40% ABV) has been produced since 1937 and still comes in its original decanter style bottle.

Kakubin means “square bottle” and with the summer months almost upon us, the Kakubin Highball is set to become the drink of choice. It’s light and refreshing, an alternative to beer and wine and makes for easy drinking whether you’re a whisky fan or not.

Suntory Whisky Kakubin is available in bars and liquor stores around Australia at a RRP of $48.

How to Make the Perfect Suntory Kakubin HighBall

The Kakubin Highball is traditionally served in a special mug although a beer would do.

1. Squeeze a wedge of lemon in a glass packed with ice.
2. Add 30 ml of Kakubin
3. Top with 120 ml of cold soda water.
4. Stir with a long spoon and enjoy.

Kampai!

About the author

Corinne Mossati

Corinne Mossati is a drinks writer, author of GROW YOUR OWN COCKTAIL GARDEN, SHRUBS & BOTANICAL SODAS and founder/editor of Gourmantic, Cocktails & Bars and The Gourmantic Garden. She has been writing extensively about spirits, cocktails, bars and cocktail gardening in more recent years. She is a spirits and cocktail competition judge, Icons of Whisky Australia nominee, contributor to Diageo Bar Academy, cocktail developer and is named in Australian Bartender Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential List. Her cocktail garden was featured on ABC TV’s Gardening Australia and has won several awards. She is a contributor to Real World Gardener radio program and is featured in several publications including Pip Magazine, Organic Gardener, Australian Bartender and Breathe (UK). Read the full bio here.

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