Suntory

Suntory Special Reserve Wheat Label 1980s, Sherry Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 2
Average Score
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Description

Suntory Special Reserve is a Japanese Blended Whisky, launched in 1969 to commemorate Suntory's 70th anniversary. The 1980s batches, often featuring a 'Wheat Label', were known as 'A Supreme Blend' and offered a noble blend with good complexity.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 118.04
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Age
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Bottled
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ABV
43%
Volume
76cl
Distillery
Suntory
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
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Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
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Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
No
Bottle count
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Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
Special Reserve, launched in 1969 for Suntory's 70th anniversary. 1980s batches were labeled 'A Supreme Blend'.
Historical context
Launched in 1969 for Suntory's 70th anniversary; popular at Osaka Expo in 1970.
Special release
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Nose
Delicate, moderately rich sherry, dried fruits (figs, apricots, plums, nectarine), peach sauce, Muscovado, coffee toffee, red jellies, caramel, soy berry marinade, cranberry, butter, honey, vanilla, pear, green apple, leather, incense.
Palate
Moderately spiced honey-soy marinade, dry sherry, oaky, Muscovado, burnt toffee, cherry coconut, bitter-sweet orange, cocoa, espresso, peppery butter mouthfeel, nuts, cooked apples, toffee, fudge, chocolate, burnt sugars, liquorice, spent coffee grounds, maple syrup, pepper, ginger.
Finish
Moderate to reasonably long, bitter sweetness (cocoa soufflé with orange), nuts, vanilla, mild oak bitterness, freshly made espresso.
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