Suntory set to sell its luck-bringing "Year of the Rat" whisky

A major Japanese drinks maker is set to begin sales of a limited edition "Year of the Rat" whisky in November, continuing its annual tradition of making special zodiac-themed New Year products.Suntory Spirits Ltd., a group firm of Suntory Holdings Ltd., will sell a limited amount of its specially bottled rat-themed whisky starting Nov. 5.Production of the Suntory Whisky Royal "Year of the Rat" bottles entered its final stages at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery this week, with two dozen workers carefully preparing thousands for shipment.The earthenware bottles are baked in the traditional Mi…READ FULL ARTICLE