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Suntory Special Reserve Open '79 Decanter, Sherry & White Oak Cask, 1979, 43%
Suntory

Suntory Special Reserve Open '79 Decanter, Sherry & White Oak Cask, 1979, 43%

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TypeBlended whisky
MRI
MRI 8
Average Score
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Description

A historic Japanese whisky company, originally founded as Torii Shoten in 1899. It was renamed Kotobukiya in 1921, and again to Suntory after its flagship whisky brand in 1963. It has since become one of the world's largest spirits multinationals and was renamed Suntory Holdings Ltd in 2009. This particular bottling is a ceramic decanter commemorating the Suntory Open Golf Tournament of 1979.

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Region
Japan
Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
1979
ABV
43%
Volume
76cl
Distillery
Suntory
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sherry & White Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
N.A
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
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
Yes
Closure
Stopper
Presentation
Ceramic decanter shaped like a golfing bird
Series highlights
Commemorative decanter for the Suntory Open Golf Tournament series.
Historical context
Commemorates the 1979 Suntory Open Golf Tournament.
Special release
Commemorative bottling for the Suntory Open Golf Tournament.
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich sherry influence with notes of fudge, dried berries, chocolate, coffee, leather, and incense. Hints of prunes, raisins, figs, plums, and oranges, alongside nutty and pastry notes like hazelnuts and croissants. A touch of dusty spices such as nutmeg, ginger, and pepper, with underlying oak and a hint of tangy orange.
Palate
Soft and sweet with toffee, fudge, chocolate, and a strong sherry character. Woody notes, burnt sugars, light liquorice, and maple syrup lead to a spicy development of pepper and ginger. Orange, caramel, and a light grassy note are present, with hints of bitter chocolate and espresso.
Finish
Medium to long with mild oak bitterness, fresh espresso, and lingering orange and fruit notes, ending with a touch of bitter sweetness.
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