Blended Old Whisky Silver Label (Very Rare)
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle is fully matured and stable; it does not improve with bottle age and is best enjoyed upon opening.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, dark chocolate, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Old Whisky, first introduced in 1950, is an iconic pillar of Japanese whisky history, affectionately nicknamed 'Daruma' for its distinctive round, black bottle resembling the traditional Zen wishing doll. The 'Silver Label' (often designated as 'Very Rare') is a highly sought-after historical bottling from the late 20th century, representing a golden era of Japanese blending. Crafted primarily from malt whiskies distilled at the historic Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries, and balanced with high-quality grain whiskies, this blend was aged in a combination of casks, including Spanish oak sherry butts and native Mizunara oak. It delivers a rich, harmonious profile characterized by dried dark fruits, sweet vanilla, subtle peat smoke, and a delicate touch of sandalwood spice, capturing the traditional Japanese art of 'Wa' (harmony).
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii as Torii Shoten in Osaka, Suntory is the pioneer of Japanese whisky and one of the world’s preeminent drinks conglomerates. Guided by Torii's defining philosophy of 'Yatte Minahare' (go for it), the house constructed Japan’s first malt whisky distillery at Yamazaki in 1923, chosen for the pure soft water where three rivers converge at the base of Mount Tennozan, followed by the alpine, heavily forested Hakushu distillery in 1973. While globally renowned for spirits, Suntory also champions domestic Japanese viticulture, notably cultivating native Koshu and Muscat Bailey A under sustainable viticultural regimes in Yamanashi and Nagano. Distillation and maturation reflect consummate technical precision, utilizing diverse copper pot still profiles and wood regimes spanning ex-bourbon, Spanish sherry butts, and indigenous Mizunara oak. Benchmark expressions include Yamazaki Single Malt, Hakushu, Hibiki, Kakubin, and Japan Premium Koshu, epitomizing Suntory’s dedication to balance, subtle complexity, and ethereal harmony.