Suntory is the oldest whisky making company in Japan. Its origins stretch back to a small shop, started in 1899 by Torii Shinjiro, which specialized in selling imported wines. Today, it is the largest and most recognizable whisky maker in Japan. The Suntory Royal is a series of blended whiskies. This bottle is a Royal 12 year old edition that celebrates the Year of the Sheep. If you are born in the Year of the Sheep, if you are a collector of zodiac bottles, or if you simply enjoy quality whisky, then you could do worse than to pick up this bottle!