Inside this Issue:

04

From the Editor: The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan introduces this issue which tells the story of the Kogei Collection Japanese Kimono Edition. The travel retail-exclusive range is born from a marriage of two prestigious Japanese houses and represents the first release from the recently rebranded Suntory Global Spirits.

05

Twin allure: We introduce the two expressions of the Kogei Collection Japanese Kimono Edition, Yamazaki and Hakushu. We deep dive into the flavour profiles of each whisky, the elegant kimonos that feature on the packaging and Suntory Whisky’s novel partnership with the Chiso Kimono House.

06

The spirit behind the spirit: The House of Suntory Fifth Generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo talks about his obsession with quality and craft. He also looks back on the biggest milestones in his illustrious career and the Tsukuriwake method he employed to create the Kogei Collection.

07

Interview: Suntory Global Spirits Managing Director Global Travel Retail Ashish Gandham opens up on the company’s duty to preserve the integrity of Japanese whisky, its ‘Gemba’ and ‘Kaizen’ business strategies, and what the next 100 years holds.

08

In a compelling Moodie Davitt STUDIO film, we bring you highlights from The House of Suntory’s Kogei Collection whisky masterclass, led by Global Advocacy Manager James Bowker.

09

The Nature and Spirit of Japan: Lara Netherlands presents on-location coverage from the opening of The House of Suntory’s first shop-in-shop in Lotte Duty Free’s refurbished Changi Airport Terminal 3 duplex store.

Writer and Editor: Hannah Tan

Contributor: Lara Netherlands Filming & Editing: Alexander Roux for Moodie Davitt STUDIO Designer: Hannah Tan