Is Suntory a good whiskey?

A blend of whiskies from Suntory’s Hakushu Distillery, Yamazaki Distillery and Chita Distillery. We tasted Suntory Whisky Toki at Meeting No. 54 on December 15, 2016. We rated it very highly at 3.55 out of 5.

How does Suntory taste?

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt Nose: Soft orchard fruits and thyme honey are joined by a helping of peppermint in the backdrop. Palate: More green apple on the palate leads along bright citrus notes from pink grapefruit. Bitter herbs, toasted almonds and vanilla oak linger underneath.

Does Japanese whiskey taste different?

Scotch is made to taste like it has always tasted for centuries—Scottish distillers focus on consistency and pack in a more smoky flavor. Japanese distillers, on the other hand, look to constantly refine and perfect, leaning toward more delicate-tasting whiskies.

What kind of whiskey is Suntory?

What is Suntory whisky made from? Suntory produces a diverse array of malt and grain whiskies. A core ingredient is the pure waters used for mashing. Our malt whiskies are made with malted barley, and our grain whiskies with corn.

Is Suntory a Scotch whiskey?

Of course, even though they are made with practically identical methods, Japanese single malts cannot be called scotch, as they are not produced in Scotland. Like all of Suntory’s whiskies, it was made with the same soft, granite-filtered Rikyu waters—the purest in Japan—used in chanoyu tea ceremonies.

Is Suntory whiskey sweet?

It’s a very sweet whiskey, but not in the same way that an American bourbon nearly hits you in the face with brown sugar aromas. There’s some delicate honey notes coming off the glass, accompanied by some floral tones as well.

Is Suntory whisky sweet?

Silky with a subtle sweet and spicy finish, the smoothness of Suntory Whisky Toki gives it great versatility. It can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, as a highball or mixed as a cocktail.

How does Japanese whiskey taste like?

How Does It Taste? Fruity and floral notes throughout, with honey, orange peel, and white chocolate flavors. Finishes mellow with a hint of oak.

How does Japanese whiskey taste?

Is Suntory an alcoholic drink?

As a global leader in both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages industry, Suntory Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products from premium spirits, beer and wine to brewed teas, bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink coffee and energy drinks, along with health and wellness products.

Is Suntory a whiskey or rice?

In volume 4 of The Essence of Suntory Whisky is a Rice Whisky that is fermented and distilled at Osumi without using koji. “Rice-based whisky” might have you scratching your head.

What is Suntory whisky?

Suntory Whisky is a distillery that’s been in business since 1899 and most whisky fans have known about them, seeing as they’re one of the only Japanese whisky brands available in the United States (I’m not aware of any others off the top of my head).

What is the best Japanese whisky?

Their Japanese whisky line up includes names like Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Hibiki. You may have heard that Yamazaki was named the best whisky in the world by Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible 2015 (specifically, the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013). They got the chops.

What does Toki whisky taste like?

Notes of vanilla, baking spices, pears and quince make this an excellent summer sipper. Toki, meaning “time” in Japanese, boasts notes of pink grapefruit, almonds and a light vanilla finish. Made at one distillery from malted barley, this peated whisky has a woodsy and herbaceous nose.

How much is Suntory Toki from Master of malt?

The astonishing thing about this is that Suntory Toki costs about £30 or £29.90 from Master of Malt. We’re used to eye-watering prices from Japanese whiskies. This costs next to nothing. But will it be any good for that price?