Yamazaki

Yamazaki Suntory Special Reserve - 70th Anniversary Edition, Oak Cask, 1969, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 16
Average Score
N.A
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Description

The Yamazaki Suntory Special Reserve - 70th Anniversary Edition is a blended Japanese whisky launched in 1969 to commemorate Suntory's 70th anniversary. Suntory, originally Torii Shoten, was founded in 1899 by Shinjirō Torii. This blend consists of specially reserved malt whiskies, pot-distilled and aged at the Yamazaki Distillery, with some sources also mentioning Hakushu malt and Chita grain as components. The bottle features an embossed '70' on the back, signifying the anniversary.

Change-46.3%
LatestSGD 159
HighSGD 296
LowSGD 159
SGD 312SGD 256SGD 199SGD 143Price (SGD)Observed dateDec 1May 4Dec 1 - SGD 296 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025May 4 - SGD 159 - Whisky Auctioneer - May 4, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - May 4, 2026SGD 159.02
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 296.04
Region
Japan
Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
1969
ABV
43%
Volume
76cl
Distillery
Yamazaki
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Oak Casks
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
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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
Standard bottle
Series highlights
70th Anniversary Edition
Historical context
Suntory's 70th Anniversary (1899-1969)
Special release
70th Anniversary Edition, Duty-Free Market
Allocation
Duty-Free Market
Nose
Fruity, with notes of sherry, toffee, honey, dried fruits (prunes, dates, apricot, berries), orange, apples, and caramel. Pleasantly fruity, peach, banana, vanilla, and a touch of oak. [5, 7, 13, 15, 17]
Palate
Bittersweet chocolate with oranges, oak, coconut, coffee notes, white pepper, and a light grassy note. Spicy, with nuts and cooked apples. [5, 7, 13, 15, 17]
Finish
Medium to long, with lasting fruits, a touch of oak bitterness, nuts, vanilla, and lingering orange flavors. [5, 7, 13, 15, 17]
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