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
- Suntory's Royal Special Reserve from the 1960s is a vintage Japanese blended whisky produced to commemorate the company's 60th anniversary in 1960, representing the early era of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. Bottles from this period are rare historical artefacts.
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ABV
43%
Age
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Style
Blended
✦ 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.
Suntory's Royal Special Reserve from the 1960s is a vintage Japanese blended whisky produced to commemorate the company's 60th anniversary in 1960, representing the early era of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. Bottles from this period are rare historical artefacts.
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