Suntory Beverage & Food, a Japanese brewing and distilling company group, agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Edrington, a privately owned international spirits company. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Edrington has a successful long-standing strategic partnership with Suntory. We share a similar ethos and the same passion for craftsmanship, innovation and quality in our brands. We look forward to cementing and building this deep relationship over the coming years," Scott McCroskie, Edrington CEO.