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We're looking for your wildest guesses as to how Suntory -196 got its name, with $1000 up for grabs

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Updated 06:51 10 Sep 2025 GMT+1Published 04:08 15 Aug 2025 GMT+1

We're looking for your wildest guesses as to how Suntory -196 got its name, with $1000 up for grabs

Would a can of Suntory -196 by any other name taste just as sweet?

The LADbible Team

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We’ve all enjoyed the ice-cold, instantly iconic taste of a can of Suntory -196. Whether it’s at a rooftop bar with mates, or chilling by the BBQ, its taste has become a staple for many Aussies.

Of course, Suntory -196 came to life in Japan in 2005, where it made a huge splash before making its way to Australia in 2021. Now available in flavours of Double Lemon, Double Grape and Double Peach, there’s a -196 for everyone.

Now, we all know its taste, but… how did it gets its name?

How many times have you walked past -196 at the store, seen the iconic can, and wondered why is it called that’?

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Well, we’ve teamed up with Suntory -196 to get your wildest guesses. And we mean wild. We want out-of-this-world, hilarious, insane, and just straight batsh*t guesses as to how -196 got its name.

Don’t get it twisted — this is a wrong answers only competition. You can keep your safe, boring and dare I say correct answers outta here.

If your answer is wild enough, you could win a $1000 e-gift card, so get creative.


And if you need some extra inspiration, head to your local liquor store and grab a carton of Suntory -196 for that extreme Japanese spirit. There’s $1000 up for grabs after all.

Terms and conditions apply.

Featured Image Credit: LADBible Australia
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