Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 1 day agoShow Less IconThe Founding Story Behind Japan’s Oldest Whisky Maker Summary by Town & CountryIn 1899, a young Osaka merchant named Shinjiro Torii opened a small wine shop with an idea that would change the spirits world. More than 125 years later, the company is a global drinks conglomerate. Here is the full history of the House of Suntory.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconTown & CountryLean LeftFactualityOwnershipThe Founding Story Behind Japan’s Oldest Whisky MakerIn 1899, a young Osaka merchant named Shinjiro Torii opened a small wine shop with an idea that would change the spirits world. More than 125 years later, the company is a global drinks conglomerate. Here is the full history of the House of Suntory.1 day agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated22 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageTown & Country broke the news 1 day ago on Monday, May 11, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsOsaka Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsOsaka Plus IconShow All