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Suntory for Portopia Expo 1981 Whisky

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Japanese whisky · Japan · 43% ABV · 600 ml

$899.99 USD

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About this bottle

A japanese whisky from Japan from Suntory, Suntory for Portopia Expo 1981 Whisky is part of the Spirit Hives whiskey selection. It is bottled at 43% ABV, in a 600 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Nose is complex yet not overwhelming; on the palate: A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth; finish: Finish is lingering.

Tasting notes

Nose
Nose is complex yet not overwhelming.
Palate
A splendid taste with a warm feel to it. Not to smoky but silky smooth.
Finish
Finish is lingering.

Product facts

Producer / brandSuntory
Distillery / makerSuntory Yamazaki
StyleJapanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky
CountryJapan
Alcohol43% ABV (86 proof)
Bottle size600 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-6559271420042
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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