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Whisky Reviews
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Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky, 48% ABV
As an ardent fan of Suntory whiskies, I naturally had to pick up a bottle of this Suntory Global Spirits (formerly Beam Suntory) product upon le... -
Hakushu Sherry Cask 2013, 48% ABV
While whiskymakers can rely on several levers to imbue their whiskies with flavor - none is more reliable or as overused as cask maturation. Of... -
Suntory Whisky Excellence, 80th Anniversary of Suntory
Suntory Whisky Excellence, 80th anniversary of Suntory, Neck label 2886, 43% abv.Apparently this bottle was released to celebrate the 80th a... -
Suntory Gold Blended, 42.0% abv
Last parts of a special bars anniversary. Real bottlekill. Not much information on this one other than it was made at Yamazaki. There is anoth... -
Yamazaki 1996-2009, Selected by Isetan, Barrel no. AW70049, Location Ohmi Aging Cellar, 56-E-21-8, Bottle no. 063, 57% abv.
Nose: initially boiled vegetables, legumes, vines, some salt, sugar, and then most components turn into honey, cinnamon, ginger, oranges, drie... -
Yamazaki 1994-2009, Barrel no. 4R70208, Ohmi Aging Cellar 56-W-2-10, Bottle no. 046, 63% abv.
Nose: light perfume, boiled peaches, with time it is dominated by high alcohol sherry elements, crystalized fruit, hints of salt, becomes quit... -
Suntory 謎 "Nazo", b.2000, Special Marriage Whisky, Warehouse 37-17-1, Barrel no. EGハ8001, 43% abv.
Brand new bottle. Originally not for sale, but online sources say it was sold for ¥5000? According to the label it is Yamazaki, but the barten... -
Suntory Single Cask Whisky 1998 Yamazaki , 1998-2013, Sherry Butt no. CM 70012, Bottle no. 243, 54% abv.
Had this in 2018, after a row of Mac 25s and 30s.Nose: caramel, honey, strong sherry flavors, raisins everywhere, sour syrup, later on a sou... -
Suntory Single Cask Whisky 1996 Yamazaki, 1996-2011, Ohmi Aging Cellar, Sherry Butt no. AX 70015, Bottle no. 264, 59% abv.
Had this in 2018, after a row of Mac 25s and 30s, and the Yama CM 70012 posted previously.Nose: intense sherry, major dried fruits, earthy, co... -
Suntory Blended Whisky, 1984-2015, Houga, 43% abv.
The phoenix blend. Apparently only 500 bottles. Interesting story is that according to the bartender, this supposedly is a combination of over... -
Suntory 1982-1987, "zza whisky", Ceramic decanter, (Hibiki 30 Year Old Aritayaki Limited Edition Decanter), 43% abv.
Very rare bottle in very good condition according to the bartender. Bartender said this was the "number 1 whisky in Japan". No information o... -
Hakushu, Paul Rusch, 120th anniversary, 053/120, Suntory, Bourbon Barrel, 58% abv.
Hakushu, Paul Rusch, 120th anniversary, 053/120, Suntory, Bourbon Barrel, 58% abv.This is a very special and very rare 2017 Hakushu release. It...
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