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Very old bottling of the discontinued Special Reserve series.

Suntory Special Reserve was launched in 1969 to commemorate Suntory's 70th anniversary. Currently the malt used in today's Special Reserve is Hakushu key malt that has been matured in white oak.

Nose: Delicate, no mistake here! The tiniest hints of grain is immediately overcome with again, quality, tame, cream sherry. Assorted fruits are at the leading edge (dried figs, apricots, Australian plums, and evidence of underripe nectarine). It continues to roll with a fruity peach sauce, Muscovado, and mellow coffee toffee. Pleasantly oaky. On the artificial sweet front you get red jellies and Werther's soft cream caramels. 

Taste: Moderately spiced honey-soy marinade. Dry sherry. Very oaky. Muscovado. Burnt toffee, and spicy cheery coconut. Bitter-sweet orange with cocoa. I also detect suggestions of espresso. The grain is much more evident on the palate compared to the nose however, it carries itself well on the tongue with a peppery butter mouthfeel. 

Finish: Moderate to reasonably long with a combination of bitter sweetness (cocoa soufflé with orange).

Fill level is excellent. Bottle is in mint condition. Box not included.

750 ml
43% alc. vol.

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