Suntory Royal 15 Year Old Blended Japanese Whisky (700ml)

A relatively old and rare Japanese blend, Suntory 15 was first released in the late 1990s following the series of Royal blends introduced in the 1960s to mark the 60th anniversary of the company. Usually hard-to-find except on the auction circuits, this is reported to include whiskies from Hibiki, Yamazaki and Hakushu. Stunning presentation.

Other reviews… Nose: Licorice covered oak with lemon and banana. Some macadamia nuttyness and wood stain. Sweet and creamy with soft grains of mainly bran and wheat. After about 10 minutes, apricot makes an appearance. Palate: Very creamy but with that hint of lemon bitterness. Macadamia nut, licorice, banana, nutmeg and golden syrup. Smooth! Finish: Smooth, soft grain, creamy nuts, licorice, lemon and some salty zing on the tongue. General comment: This whisky wears it's 'blendedness' on this it's sleeve with the grains definitely dominating. If you are looking for a malty blend then this one is probably not for you. If, however, you like a smooth Bourbon-esque style then step in line. 43% Alc./Vol. – nonjatta.com