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Yamazaki Suntory Very Rare Old Expo '70, 1970, 43%
Yamazaki

Yamazaki Suntory Very Rare Old Expo '70, 1970, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 16
Average Score
Avg 60
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Description

The oldest single malt whisky distillery in Japan, founded in 1923 by Shinjirō Torii. It is still owned by his company today, now known as Suntory, and its single malt which was bottled for the firs time in 1984 is hugely sought-after. It also provides fillings for blends such as Hibiki. A historic Japanese whisky company, originally founded as Torii Shoten in 1899. It was renamed Kotobukiya in 19... This is a unique special edition of the Very Rare Old blend to commemorate the Expo '70.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 68.93
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Region
Japan
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
1970
ABV
43%
Volume
180cl
Distillery
Yamazaki
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Mixed
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Pull cap / plastic cup topper
Presentation
Glass bottle with clear plastic cup lid
Series highlights
Commemoration of Expo '70
Historical context
Expo '70
Special release
Commemorative bottling for Expo '70 in Osaka
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Sweet grain cereal, vanilla, peaches, nectarines, and a hint of tar.
Palate
Vanilla, sugary cereal, caramel, toffee, lemon, and a slight bitter spice.
Finish
Short, with lingering sweetness, pepper, and bitterness.
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