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The Essence of Suntory Whisky: Chita Wine Cask
Essence of Suntory

The Essence of Suntory Whisky: Chita Wine Cask

3.93 Decent

7 reviews7 ratings

86 critic score

Whiskey Japanese Whisky Japan No age statement 49% ABV

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About this bottle

The Essence of Suntory series debuted in Japan on February 27, 2018, featuring three bottles with contemporary artistic labels and unique flavor profiles, deviating from Suntory's prior releases. The Chita Wine Finish, a single grain whisky distilled in 2001, was bottled in 2018 after concluding its maturation in a wine cask for four years. Availability is restricted to Japan and the online retailer Dekanta.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Sweet 80
Fruity 75
Rich 60
Oily 45
Spicy 30
Floral 20
Vanilla 20

Reviews

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Donna Guajardo 5.0

Sampled at a tasting club event. Excellent stuff with notes of Vanilla, Cotton Candy, Grass, Marshmallow, Flowers, Chocolate, Raisins, Plums, raspberries, cherries, caramel, sour grapes, pepper, popcorn, oak, and citrus.

Valarie Liu 3.5

A light aroma, tobacco notes, no lasting taste.

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