Suntory to double output of craft gin as more people drink at home

Distiller pours in $30m on growing demand in Japan and abroad

Japanese drinks maker Suntory plans to step up production of its craft gin, as the growing popularity of the spirit and home consumption pushes sales higher. (Photo by Nana Shibata)

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

March 9, 2021 12:20 JST

TOKYO -- Japanese drinks maker Suntory Holdings will spend about 3.2 billion yen ($30 million) to expand a gin distillery in Osaka, the company's latest effort to meet rising domestic and international demand for the spirit.

Bottling capacity will double at the distillery and come online in early 2022.