JP-STR-024 Suntory Pure Malt 10 YO Whisky, Miniflaschen

🥃 Suntory Pure Malt 10 Years Old – Overview

Suntory Pure Malt 10 Years Old is a Japanese malt whisky produced by Suntory — originally part of the malt‑whisky lineup under the “Pure Malt” label. The “miniflaschen” (mini bottles / miniature) versions are small‑format bottles (e.g., 5 cl / 50 ml) of this whisky.

🔑 Key Details

• Brand: Suntory

• Expression: Pure Malt 10 Years Old

• Type: Japanese Malt Whisky (single/blended malt depending on batch)

• ABV: 40%

• Bottle Size (standard): 700 ml

• Bottle Size (mini / miniflaschen): Often 5 cl / 50 ml

• Origin: Japan; produced by Suntory

• Special Feature: Aged 10 years; part of an earlier generation of Suntory malt whiskies

📦 Packaging & Presentation

• Standard Bottle: 700 ml glass bottle, green-label design for “Pure Malt 10 Years”

• Miniature / Miniflaschen: 5 cl (50 ml) small bottles — convenient for sampling, travel, or collection

• Current Status: Standard 700 ml bottle discontinued

• Collectible / Vintage Appeal: Both full-size and mini bottles are considered rare and collectible

🏆 Collectibility & Rarity

• Status: Discontinued — represents an older generation of Suntory’s whisky output

• Appeal: High among collectors because of historic value, vintage status, and limited remaining supply

• Ideal For: Whisky collectors interested in Japanese malt whisky history; sampling a piece of Suntory’s earlier whisky era

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet, fruity and rich — malt, gentle oak, subtle vanilla, light cereal-like malt aroma, soft sweetness

• Palate: Balanced maltiness, smooth mouthfeel, soft oak, gentle sweetness — lightly aged Japanese malt profile

• Finish: Moderate, mellow, smooth — pleasant and easy-drinking

• Overall Impression: Classical, approachable Japanese malt — gentle, malty, and authentic to its era

🥄 Serving Suggestions

• Neat: To appreciate malt-driven character and subtle oak-sweet notes

• With Water: Few drops to gently open aromas, though it shines neat

• As Sample / Collector’s “Taster”: Mini bottles ideal for sampling, gifting, or adding to a collection

• Occasion: Nostalgic tasting, sharing with friends, or display as part of a collection

🌟 Review & Appreciation Highlights

• Represents early Japanese malt whisky under Suntory’s “Pure Malt” label

• Sweet, balanced malt character — smooth and easy-drinking

• High collector value due to discontinuation; mini bottles are collectible and convenient

• Historically interesting: taste of the generation before modern Japanese single malts became mainstream