Suntory

Suntory Special Reserve, Sherry & American Oak Cask, 43%, 76cl

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 5
Average Score
Avg 83
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Description

Suntory Special Reserve is a blended Japanese whisky first released in 1969 to celebrate Suntory's 70th anniversary. It is crafted with malt from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries and grain whisky from Chita, and was popular at the Osaka Expo in 1970. This particular offering is a gift pack.

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HighSGD 138
LowSGD 88
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 137.61
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Region
Japan
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
N.A
ABV
43%
Volume
76cl
Distillery
Suntory
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sherry & American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
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
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Gift box with two glasses
Series highlights
Special Reserve, 70th Anniversary
Historical context
Launched in 1969 to celebrate Suntory's 70th anniversary; popular at the Osaka Expo in 1970.
Special release
Gift Pack; popular at Osaka Expo 1970; hard to find outside Japan.
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Dried fruits (prunes, dates, apricot, berries), orange, vanilla, pear, green apple, peach, banana, gentle oak, coffee, leather, incense, barley water, nutty, bakery qualities (hazelnuts, croissants, pastries), dusty spicing (nutmeg, ginger, pepper).
Palate
Orange, white pepper, bitter chocolate, sugary, oaky, toffee, fudge, burnt sugars, light liquorice, spent coffee grounds, maple syrup, umami-tinged pepper and ginger, cough syrup, spice, golden delicious apples, freshly made pancakes, toasted almonds, smooth, soft, round, malty.
Finish
Medium-length, lasting fruits, oak bitterness, espresso, creamy apple custard, walnuts, spice, dry, nuts, vanilla.
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