⭐ Suntory Special Reserve – Miniature (“miniflaschen”) Edition

A smaller-bottle version of Suntory’s classic blended whisky Suntory Special Reserve — a collectible miniature ideal for tasting, sampling, or display in a mini-bottle collection.

📝 Features & Details

Brand: Suntory
Expression: Special Reserve (standard)
Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
ABV: ~43%
Bottle Size: Miniature (commonly 50 ml, though mini-bottle sizes may vary)
Origin: Japan
Special Feature: Compact format of a historically significant Suntory whisky — good for sampling or collecting without needing a full-size bottle

🧴 Packaging

Bottle Design:

• Small-format — simple, classic miniature whisky-bottle shape

• Clear glass with standard whisky-mini proportions

Labeling:

• Label carries “Suntory Special Reserve” branding, similar to full-size but scaled down for mini format

• Likely shares the same vintage-style labeling as standard bottles (depending on bottling year)

Presentation:

• Sold as individual mini bottles or as part of assorted mini sets

• Convenient for tasting, travel, gifting — or for building a full mini-bottle collection

💎 Status & Collectibility

Ideal For: Mini-bottle collectors, enthusiasts of Japanese whisky, people who want to sample without buying a full bottle, or those building vintage-mini collections.
Collectible Appeal: Moderate to good — while the standard Special Reserve is fairly common, mini versions are more niche and collectible, especially vintage ones.
Rarity: Mini-bottles of Special Reserve exist but are rarer than full-size versions; older minis are harder to find.

👃 Tasting Notes (Typical Profile — based on full-size Special Reserve)

Nose: Light fruit (apple, pear), gentle malt, soft grain, mild creamy sweetness
Palate: Smooth, mildly sweet grain-whisky character; easy drinking, mellow body
Finish: Clean to medium, with soft oak or light spice, balanced and not overly heavy — suitable for a lighter dram or highball

🥃 Serving Suggestions

• Neat: Ideal for sampling or casual sipping (mini portion helps control volume)

• With Water / Ice / Highball: Works well diluted — classic Japanese-style highball or a splash of water to open aromas

• Tasting / Collection: Great for sampling multiple whiskies without opening many full bottles; a good addition to a diverse mini-bottle collection

🌟 Review / Appeal Highlights

• Compact & Convenient: Easy way to try a classic Japanese blend without committing to a full bottle

• Approachable & Balanced: Light, mellow, easy-drinking character — good for beginners or those who prefer lighter whisky

• Collector-Friendly: Mini format makes it easy to store many bottles or build a comprehensive miniature whisky collection