Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s
- Distillery
- Suntory
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £240
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Tobacco
- Description
- Suntory Kakubin from the 1980s is a Japanese blended whisky now extremely difficult to source, representing an era before the country's whisky renaissance. This vintage bottling captures Suntory's historical approach to blending domestic and imported stocks into an accessible, approachable whisky.
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ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£240
✦ Neatly Summary
Suntory Kakubin Whisky - 1980s is a blended from Suntory (Japan), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Suntory Kakubin from the 1980s is a Japanese blended whisky now extremely difficult to source, representing an era before the country's whisky renaissance. This vintage bottling captures Suntory's historical approach to blending domestic and imported stocks into an accessible, approachable whisky.
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