The Art of Wrapping: Suntory Whisky X Shinsuke Kawahara For Father’s Day

In honor of all fathers, and en homage to Shinjiro Torii, the founding father of Japanese whisky, Suntory is partnering with screen print designer Shinsuke Kawahara to create a limited-edition furoshiki, or authentic Japanese men’s scarf.

The black silk scarf features a block print image of Shinjiro Torri’s face, in a playful interpretation of Kawahara’s iconic rabbit motif. Kawahara has etched the face of Torri – who established the Yamazaki distillery and Japan’s first in 1923 – in muted grey and white tones, in reference to the wise and humble ways of the Japanese father.

While the scarf looks sharp draped or tied around the neck, the furoshiki is expressed best when it is wrapped around a bottle of Yamazaki, Hakushu or Hibiki. This elaborate tying of the scarf forms part of the ancestral art of wrapping – or in Japanese tsutsumu – which is pivotal to gift giving on Father’s Day in Japan. The art of enveloping the whisky bottle in the furoshiki evokes the protective embrace the father extends over his family. The Japanese hero their fathers as daikokubashira or the pillar on which everything rests and the home is built. The intricate layering of the furoshiki not only symbolizes the reassuring role the father plays within the family, but also adds a dimension of utter elegance when wrapped around your favorite bottle of Suntory whisky.

Participate in the art of furoshiki across the country this Father’s Day. In New York, you can find the scarves in select liquor stores. In San Francisco, you can join Suntory’s West Coast brand ambassador, Neyah White, for a Japanese whisky tasting presented by Umamimart & Cask, where all participants will walk away with the scarf and a bottle of Hibiki blended whisky. The San Franciso event is happening on June 17th at Local Edition in SOMA. For tickets and information, please visit: https://www.snagtickets.com/53668/Fathers_Day_Japanese_Whisky_Tasting

The furoshiki gift idea is meant for both the connoisseur and the whisky newcomer. Please visit Facebook.com/SuntoryWhisky for tips on how to wrap a bottle of Yamazaki, Hibiki or Hakushu, to present as a gift this Father’s Day.

About Shinsuke Kawahara

Shinsuke Kawahara is an illustrator and painter, specializing in screen printing. In the late 1980’s, he completed his seminal design work for Madam Figarom, which was pubslihed in Maria Claire, Le Figaro and Vogue. Renown for his mini rabbit motif, he has partnered with brands as wide ranging as Louis Vuitton, Le Coq Sportif and Hermes. Visit shinsukekawahara.com for more information.

Suntory Ltd.

Suntory Ltd. is one of the world’s leading wine and spirits companies. Founded in 1899, Suntory was the first company to introduce western-style spirits to Japan. Suntory’s businesses today encompass liquor, including whisky, shochu, wine and beer; food products; soft drinks; floral products; restaurants; and sports. Suntory exports a wide range of authentic Japanese whiskies and liqueurs to 35 countries, including the United States. Made with exceptional Japanese craftsmanship, these include the unique melon liqueur MIDORI, which is especially popular in the U.S., YAMAZAKI Single Malt Whisky, Japan’s premier single malt whisky, Hibiki Japanese Blended Whisky and the new Hakushu Single Malt Whisky. With its head office in Osaka, the Suntory Group comprises 170 companies operating in 17 countries.

About Campari America

Campari America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. (Reuters CPRI.MI – Bloomberg CPR IM), together with its affiliates Gruppo Campari. At the heart of Campari America are two legends in the American spirits industry. The first, Skyy Spirits, was founded in San Francisco back in 1992 by the entrepreneur who invented iconic SKYY Vodka. The second is the world-famous Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, where they have been making the world’s finest whiskies since the 1800’s. Both companies were purchased by Davide Campari-Milano and together they form Campari America, which has built a portfolio unrivaled in its quality, innovation and style, making it a top choice among distributors, retailers and consumers. Campari America manages Gruppo Campari’s portfolio in the US with such leading brands as SKYY® Vodka, SKYY Infusions®, Campari®, Wild Turkey® Straight Kentucky Bourbon, American Honey®, Russell’s Reserve®, Glen Grant® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Cabo Wabo® Tequila, Espolón® Tequila, Ouzo 12®, X-Rated® Fusion Liqueur®, Frangelico®, Cynar®, Carolans Irish Cream®, Irish Mist® Liqueur, Sagatiba® Cachaça and Jean-Marc XO Vodka®. Campari America is also the exclusive US distributor of Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Auchentoshan® Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Glen Garioch® Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, McClelland’s® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Flor de Caña® Rum, Midori® Melon Liqueur, Hibiki® Whisky, Hakushu® Single Malt Whisky, and The Yamazaki® Single Malt Whisky.

Campari America is headquartered in San Francisco, California. More information on the company can be found at www.campariamerica.com, www.facebook.com/campariamerica, Twitter: @CampariAmerica and www.camparigroup.com. Please enjoy Campari America brands responsibly and in moderation.