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 mid-range blended whiskies. This particular blended whisky from Suntory is the founder's ideal edition and is very popular in Japan. It has no box.