Suntory Special Reserve (often the 10-Year) is known for being a rich, complex Japanese blend with prominent fruit, vanilla, and oak notes, featuring a spicy, nutty palate with hints of cooked apple, peach, and banana, leading to a medium-long, creamy finish with vanilla and spice. It's a balanced whisky combining Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita whiskies, offering sweetness, spice, and creamy texture.
Aroma (Nose):
- Pleasantly fruity (peach, banana, pineapple).
- Sweet vanilla and gentle oak.
- Hints of fudge and lemon biscuit.
Flavor (Palate):
- Spicy with a kick.
- Cooked apples (Golden Delicious) and nuts (toasted almonds).
- Creamy texture with notes of pancake.
- Subtle sweetness from grain whisky.
Finish:
- Medium-long and pleasant.
- Creamy apple custard, walnuts, and spice.
- A gentle touch of white pepper or nuts.