INTRODUCING THE SUNTORY ROOM AT HOTEL BEL-AIR (United States)
Two historic brands, the century-old House of Suntory and the legendary Hotel Bel-Air, a Dorchester Collection Hotel, have come together to create a bespoke, new private event space at the beloved property. |
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INTRODUCING THE SUNTORY ROOM AT HOTEL BEL-AIR (United States)
Two historic brands, the century-old House of Suntory and the legendary Hotel Bel-Air, a Dorchester Collection Hotel, have come together to create a bespoke, new private event space at the beloved property. |
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2025-03-07
The Suntory Room can be reserved for private whiskey tastings, intimate cocktail parties featuring food pairings curated in partnership with the hotel's culinary team, listening sessions, and more. Guests will also have access to rare bottles of the celebrated Japanese whiskey.
The elegant venue features rich wood paneled walls, deep brown leather furniture, expansive Asian-themed wall murals, black and white images of the House of Suntory's visionary master blenders and artisans, Bonsai trees, and a woodburning fireplace. An outdoor terrace is outfitted with tables and chairs surrounding a welcoming fire pit. The Suntory Room can be reserved for dinners up to 18 guests and receptions up to 40 guests.
“We are thrilled to unveil this new elegant event space and tasting room, a collaboration with the esteemed House of Suntory,” says Micah Paloff, Director of Food and Beverage, Hotel Bel-Air. This meticulously designed venue offers an immersive experience, where sophistication meets tradition. Guests can savor the craftsmanship of Suntory’s finest whiskeys, surrounded by a modern yet timeless ambiance. It’s also an invitation to celebrate the art of whiskey and Japanese spirit’s culture while enjoying elevated dining and cocktailing moments,” he adds.
About the House of Suntory
Since 1923, Suntory has been renowned as a pioneer of Japanese Whisky for its House of Master Blenders and for their Art of Blending. Founder Shinjiro Torii built Japan's first malt whisky distillery in Yamazaki, and the Suntory legacy continued with Torii's son and Suntory's second Master Blender, Keizo Saji, who continued to establish distilleries including the Hakushu Distillery. As the generations of Suntory's master blenders carry on, Suntory Whisky remains committed to heritage and innovation. The House of Suntory has been named four-time Distiller of the Year at the International Spirits Challenge in London, UK (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014). Suntory Whiskies are subtle, refined and complex. The portfolio includes Yamazaki, Hakushu, Chita, Kakubin, Hibiki, Suntory Whisky Toki and Ao. The House of Suntory portfolio also offers Roku Japanese Gin and Haku Japanese Vodka. Created from Japanese ingredients by the master artisans at the House of Suntory, Roku Gin and Haku Vodka represent the nature and spirit of Japan. In 2023, Suntory Whisky celebrates one hundred years of whisky innovation—a major milestone not only for the brand's history, but for Japanese spirits culture as a whole.
 The Suntory Room can be reserved for private whiskey tastings, intimate cocktail parties featuring food pairings curated in partnership with the hotel's culinary team
Photo credit © Dorchester Collection
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