Blended Royal SR Queen Size
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this blend does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
dark chocolate, smoked duck, roasted nuts
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory Royal was first introduced in 1960 to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary and stands as the final masterwork blended by Suntory's legendary founder, Shinjiro Torii. The 'SR' variant, particularly in the 'Queen Size' 1000ml bottling popular in the late 20th century, represents a classic era of Japanese whisky blending. Crafted using malt whiskies from the historic Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries alongside grain whiskies from Chita, this blend was designed to appeal to the sophisticated Japanese palate. The bottle's unique shape is inspired by the torii gate of the Yamazaki Distillery, symbolizing the gateway to Japanese whisky heritage. It offers a rich, harmonious profile of dried orchard fruits, gentle oak spice, vanilla, and a whisper of peat smoke.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii in Osaka, Japan, Suntory began as a small wine merchant before revolutionizing the beverage industry by pioneering authentic Japanese whisky with the opening of the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923. Guided by the visionary spirit of 'Yatte Minahare'—to dream big and embrace bold challenges—the house developed a philosophy centered on refined craftsmanship and deep reverence for nature. Over the decades, Suntory expanded into a global powerhouse, extending its expertise into premium wine, gin, liqueurs, and international spirits through strategic acquisitions across Scotland, Europe, and North America. Today, the producer is celebrated worldwide for its iconic, harmonious expressions, particularly the globally acclaimed Hibiki blended whisky series, distinguished single malts, and a diverse range of finely balanced spirits.