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Suntory Old Blended Whisky Gourd Bottle, 43%
Suntory Ltd

Suntory Old Blended Whisky Gourd Bottle, 43%

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TypeJapanese Blended Whisky
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Description

Suntory Old Whisky, first released in 1950, is a popular Japanese blended whisky from Suntory Holdings Ltd. It is a blend of malt and grain whiskies, known for its medium-bodied, smooth, and mellow flavor. The distinctive gourd-shaped bottle has earned it nicknames like Dharma and Tanuki (raccoon dog). [5, 17, 18]

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Closure
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Presentation
Gourd bottle
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Historical context
Pre-1989 bottling, first released in 1950, became very popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Nose
Sweet with notes of honey, vanilla, caramel, sugar-coated oranges, cherries, candied apple, and a hint of smoke, sometimes with citrus, a bit of nail varnish, or nutty and salty undertones. [4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12]
Palate
Smooth and mellow, featuring vanilla, caramel, honey, and a hint of smoke. It can also present sweet dark sugar, raisins, oak, peppery spice, herbal grassy notes, and sometimes a dry, oily, or slightly bitter character with savory charcoal-ash notes and creamy malt. [4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12]
Finish
Generally described as long and slightly sweet, with lingering notes of vanilla and caramel, a slight hint of pepper spice, or a short, floral, and oaky finish with a light spice burn. [4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12]
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