I still remember the sense of sheer surprise I felt when I discovered that Suntory actually IS a real whiskey company, not just something made up for the film. To be honest, though, when I first watched Lost In Translation as a college student, I was mostly just tuning in for Scarlett Johansson...who is as lovely as this whisky sounds, to bring things back around to the review.

Yeah, me too. Back in those days, fresh out of business school, I couldn't afford anythiing beyond cheap boxed wine. Had no idea of whiskey.

For relaxing times....make it Suntory time. I had yet to begin my whisky voyage when I first saw that movie, Pranay. I just assumed it was a made up, movie brand for Bill’s character to peddle.

Suntory marketing team missed an opportunity to have one of theirs called "the Bill". (from Lost in Translation, where his character marketed Suntory whiskey)

@LeeEvolved : You're no fool. The bottle was named after Sir William Murray, 2nd Marquess of Tullibardine. I am sure some people (however few) must have called him "Bill".

Lol, I’m sure that’s not why they named it, but I’m going with it just because I’m an idiot like that.

@LeeEvolved : I didn't make that connection until you mentioned it! LOL :)

Much respect to Tullibardine for naming a whisky after one of the greatest comedic talents to ever grace the planet. As Woody Harrelson so succinctly put it: “BILL ‘FREAKIN MURRAY!!!

Note: Reviewed bottling was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2016.