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A special limited edition blended Japanese whisky from Suntory, bottled in 1989 for the Design Expo '89 in Nagoya. Suntory Royal was originally introduced in 1960 to commemorate Suntory's 60th anniversary and was the last blend created by founder Shinjiro Torii. This particular release features a unique bottle design.
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85 / 100 · Based on 4 published reviews.
I like the way rich vanilla sweetness sits beside light oak and baking spice, rather than letting the spice dominate. Dried citrus and raisin give that softness a little lift, though the vanilla fades quickly on the finish.
busstop_socks1 OctAt 43%, gentle vanilla keeps things easygoing.
This is a gentle, sweetness-led blend, with spice that gives the vanilla some welcome contrast. On the nose, light oak spice and a touch of citrus sit beside a rich sweetness reminiscent of vanilla pudding. The palate keeps that pudding note and adds dried citrus, raisin, oak and baking spices. I like the way the spice gives the sweeter notes some shape without taking over; it makes the light character sound appealing rather than plain. The finish is clean, with vanilla fading quickly as milk chocolate, baking spice and a hint of smoke come through. For my taste, the balance is the draw here, though someone looking for a more forceful spice presence may find it a little restrained.
The rich vanilla pudding sweetness has a nice counterpoint in the oak and baking spices. The gentle character, with dried citrus and raisin, keeps it appealing without sounding overly sweet.
