Suntory Special Reserve First Release (750ml) Sparkling with worn leather and malt

with worn leather and malt

mellow and smooth on the palate

95 points Wine Enthusiast

Treat it like Scotch: add just a splash of water to open up the flavors

There are notes of fruity cassis and blackberry on entry that give way to toasty oak and coconut with a hint of mocha

Suntory Special Reserve First Release (750ml) Sparkling with worn leather and maltA slight notch down from Suntory Royal is Suntory Special Reserve, another blended whisky. This one was born in 1969 to celebrate the companys 70th anniversary, being blended by second generation company president Keizo Saji. Nose: Dried fruits, specifically prunes, dates, apricot, and berries. Lots more sherry going on here than with Royal. Theres a hint of orange as well. Thicc and aromatic, its actually quite nice. Theres Yamazaki here too. Palate: