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Suntory Special Reserve
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Suntory's blended whisky launched in 1969, built around Hakushu malt. Fresh, forest-like aromas meet bright, sweet fruit.
Details
| Brand | Suntory |
|---|---|
| Distillery | — |
| Origin | Japan |
| Style | Blended |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 40% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Fresh green-leaf notes with apple and pear.
- Palate
- Smooth and light, with gentle sweetness, fruit and soft oak.
- Finish
- Clean, with a light lingering sweetness.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Highball
- With water
- On the rocks
Its fresh aromas shine in a highball or mizuwari (whisky with water). Easy with food; on the rocks the fruit comes forward a little more.
Food pairing
Light Japanese dishes such as yakitori, tempura and white fish.
Background & production
A blended whisky launched in 1969 to mark Suntory's 70th anniversary. It uses malt from Yamazaki and Hakushu, with Hakushu malt as the key malt at the heart of the blend.
A long-standing staple among Japanese blends, it is bottled at 40% ABV in 700ml bottles.
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Sources: suntory.co.jp / nicks.com.au
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