Suntory Special Reserve First Release (750ml) Sparkling and 9% Petit Verdot

and 9% Petit Verdot

this limited-release bourbon’s taste is accented with notes of torched sugar and apples baked in honey and spices

yet decadent texture

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

Joseph Magnus Bourbon won the coveted Triple Crown of spirits competitions: 2016 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition - Best in Show Straight Bourbon 2016 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition- Double Gold Medal 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Best Special Barrel-Finished Whiskey 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold Medal 2016 American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Competition - Gold Medal Tasting Notes - "Layered in apricot

Suntory Special Reserve First Release (750ml) Sparkling and 9% Petit VerdotA 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: