Whisky Competitors

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt’s beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX. Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.5 billion in 2025. Its 41,628 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.

The Whisky Exchange is the largest online specialist retailer of whiskies and fine spirits in the world. We’re very proud of our range – more than 4,000 whiskies and counting – as well as our diverse collection of spirits and sparkling wines. We make it easy for our customers to find the right bottle, whether it’s a smoky single malt, a rich dark rum or an elegant vintage Champagne, and we understand the pleasure of sharing a bottle of something special. Our size and reputation in the industry means we are first in the queue when it comes to allocations of limited-edition whiskies; we also have a huge range of old and rare products. Our shop in Covent Garden is a treasure trove for spirits lovers, with an entire floor dedicated to whisky, and run by a team of experts keen to help customers find something special. We’re passionate about drinks, and this thirst for knowledge runs through the heart of the company. Being recognised with awards is very satisfying, too; we’re delighted that our website and shop have won plenty of them, the most recent being 2016 Online Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards. You can also find us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/thewhiskyexchange Twitter: https://twitter.com/whiskyexchange Instagram: https://instagram/whiskyexchange

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