Suntory Royal Special Reserve 1960s
- Distillery
- Suntory
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Price
- £300
- Community rating
- 4.88 / 5 (8 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Fragant, Old Wood
- Description
- Japan produces this 43% ABV blend with 'Malt Extract' and 'Honey' notes. Reviews hint at 'Old Wood' and 'fragant' qualities, but £300 is steep for the 1960s Suntory Royal. With a 4.875 rating, one could wonder about its collectibility.
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ABV
43%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
Price
£300
✦ Neatly Summary
Suntory Royal Special Reserve 1960s is a blended from Suntory (Japan), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 4.9/5 by the community. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, fragant. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Japan produces this 43% ABV blend with 'Malt Extract' and 'Honey' notes. Reviews hint at 'Old Wood' and 'fragant' qualities, but £300 is steep for the 1960s Suntory Royal. With a 4.875 rating, one could wonder about its collectibility.
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