Suntory Bar at Prefecture 48
The Japanese spirit company has chosen the city's only Japanese culture and dining precinct, Prefecture 48 on Sussex Street, as host for the residency. The moody Whisky Thief bar with gorgeous historic artwork and marbletop counters is the place to be when you clock off. Choose between timeless highballs, signature serves, special cocktails, RTDs, The Premium Malt beer and whisky flights crafted by the team at Prefecture 48 in collaboration with Suntory.
The must-try tipple of the affair is the Highball. While it'll be dished up with a range of Suntory whiskies (it's what Suntory's known for in Japan), we say try the spotlight cocktail, the Hakushu Highball, first. Not only is it a refreshing mix of Hakushu Distiller's Reserve, soda and mint, but it's been paired with an exclusive snack from the genius Michelin Star chef Tetsuya Wakuda (you know, from *the* Tetsuya's). Now's the chance to sample Wakuda's cuisine since his eminent Sydney restaurant closed last year – that's a golden opportunity if we ever did see one.
What else is on the drinks menu? There's a Japanese Slipper with a Haku Vodka twist, and a Maker's Mark Gold Rush with honey and lemon. Prefecture 48 is whipping up a boozy affogato-inspired twist with Hibiki Harmony and a Kyoho Manhattan with a little bit of Sichuan heat.
Keep your eye out for special nights across the three months – a handful of international bartenders are touching down in Sydney express from Japan for brilliant takeovers and out-of-this-world tipples.
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