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1 Oct 2025 14:36

In Japan, the whisky highball is a mixed drink with a social ritual that moves easily from smoky izakayas and jazz cafés to convenience stores and, yes, even vending machines. Its rise tracks with the mid-century boom of Suntorys Torys Bars, where founder Shinjiro Torii helped popularize whisky cut long with sparkling water as a lighter, versatile food pairing alternative to beer. That culture still frames how many people drink today: crisp, cold, low-ABV and built for conversation. Toki-the mo...
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