Suntory invests $77m in distillery upgrades for whisky centenary

Additions to Yamazaki and Hakushu sites focus on quality over capacity

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A worker takes a sample from a spirit still at Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery. © Reuters

JUNYA HEMMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- As it marks its 100th year of whisky making, the Suntory group said Wednesday it will invest 10 billion yen ($77 million) over two years in upgrades to its Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries to further improve the quality of its popular spirits.

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