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Suntory Old Whisky Year of the Ox, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 1997, 40%
Suntory

Suntory Old Whisky Year of the Ox, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 1997, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 3
Average Score
Avg 82
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Description

Suntory Old Whisky Year of the Ox is a limited edition blended Japanese whisky released in 1997 to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Ox. It is part of Suntory's recurring Chinese Zodiac Series, known for its unique bottle designs. This no-age-statement whisky is crafted from a blend of malt and grain whiskies, believed to include spirits from Suntory's Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - May 4, 2026SGD 69.57
Region
Japan
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
1997
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Suntory
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
N.A
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Chinese Zodiac Series
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition, Chinese Zodiac Release
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Ripe apple, honeyed barley, delicate floral undertones, and a hint of oak spice. [1]
Palate
Smooth and creamy with caramel, vanilla, green apple tartness, and some grainy harshness. [1, 3, 23, 25]
Finish
Medium-long with toasted oak, subtle spice, and a pleasant sweetness. [1]
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