{"id":11650,"date":"2025-02-19T00:17:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11650"},"modified":"2025-11-25T23:10:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:10:11","slug":"jp-str-092-suntory-special-quality-mild-smooth","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/jp-str-092-suntory-special-quality-mild-smooth\/","title":{"rendered":"JP-STR-092 Suntory Special quality , Mild &amp; Smooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"138\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"138\">Suntory Special Quality \u2013 Mild &amp; Smooth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"358\">A vintage Japanese whisky from Suntory under the \u201cSpecial Quality\u201d label, known for its <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"247\">mild and smooth<\/strong> character. This appears in smaller formats (miniflaschen) and is a classic among longtime fans and collectors.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"363\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"394\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"394\">Features &amp; Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"741\">\n<li data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"418\">\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"418\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"408\">Brand:<\/strong> Suntory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"485\">\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"485\"><strong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"436\">Expression:<\/strong> Old Whisky \/ \u201cSpecial Quality \/ Mild &amp; Smooth\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"523\">\n<p data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"523\"><strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"497\">Type:<\/strong> Japanese Blended Whisky<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"576\">\n<p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"576\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"534\">ABV:<\/strong> ~40% (some minis are listed around 40%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"635\">\n<p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"635\"><strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"602\">Known Bottle Sizes:<\/strong> Miniature (50 ml) among others<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"657\">\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"657\"><strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"649\">Origin:<\/strong> Japan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"741\">\n<p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"741\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"680\">Special Feature:<\/strong> Labeled \u201cSpecial Quality \u2013 Mild &amp; Smooth\u201d on vintage minis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"746\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"768\">\ud83c\udf81 <strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"768\">Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1211\">\n<li data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"913\">\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"790\">Bottle Design:<\/strong><br data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\" \/>Often in classic mini-whisky bottles, vintage style \u2014 especially in the 50\u202fml format according to collector records.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1105\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"930\">Labeling:<\/strong><br data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\" \/>The words <strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"964\">\u201cMild &amp; Smooth\u201d<\/strong> are clearly printed on some versions of these \u201cSpecial Quality\u201d minis, typically in distinctive color (like red letters) in older bottles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1211\">\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1211\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1126\">Presentation:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\" \/>Sold as standalone mini bottles; considered collectible and nostalgic in design.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1251\">\u2b50 <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1251\">Status &amp; Collectibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1691\">\n<li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1271\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1269\">Ideal For:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1305\">Miniature bottle collectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1350\">\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1350\">Enthusiasts of vintage Japanese whisky<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1419\">\n<p data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1419\">Those looking for easy\u2011sipping, mellow and approachable whisky<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1560\">\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1560\"><strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1446\">Collectible Appeal:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\" \/>Quite high \u2014 because of its age, \u201cSpecial Quality\u201d branding, and nostalgic label variant (\u201cMild &amp; Smooth\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1691\">\n<p data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1691\"><strong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1575\">Rarity:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\" \/>These minis are not common in modern retail and tend to appear in collector markets and specialty whisky shops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1696\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1740\">\ud83c\udf76 <strong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1740\">Tasting Notes (General Profile)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1966\">\n<li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1807\">\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1807\"><strong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1753\">Nose:<\/strong> Soft malt, mild grain, delicate oak, slight vanilla<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1899\">\n<p data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1899\"><strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1821\">Palate:<\/strong> Smooth and balanced, mellow sweetness, gentle woodiness, light cereal notes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1966\">\n<p data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1966\"><strong data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1913\">Finish:<\/strong> Medium-length, clean, warm, and easy on the palate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2003\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2003\">Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2342\">\n<li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2079\">\n<p data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2079\"><strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2016\">Neat:<\/strong> Perfect for relaxed sipping to appreciate its mellow profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2179\">\n<p data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2179\"><strong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2104\">With Water or Ice:<\/strong> A few drops or a small cube helps bring out gentle oak and vanilla notes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2252\">\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2252\"><strong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2203\">Highball \/ Mixed:<\/strong> Works well in classic Japanese-style highballs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2342\">\n<p data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2280\">Display \/ Collection:<\/strong> A nice piece for a vintage minis shelf or whisky collection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2347\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2377\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2377\">Review Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2697\">\n<li data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2476\">\n<p data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2476\"><strong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2408\">Elegant &amp; Approachable:<\/strong> Frequently praised for its soft, mellow flavor and vintage charm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2571\">\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2571\"><strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2505\">Classic Suntory Style:<\/strong> Exemplifies the smooth, balanced blending Suntory is known for.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2697\">\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2697\"><strong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2597\">Collector Favorite:<\/strong> The \u201cMild &amp; Smooth\u201d label makes it particularly nostalgic and desirable for mini-bottle collectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf1f Suntory Special Quality \u2013 Mild &amp; Smooth A vintage Japanese whisky from Suntory under the \u201cSpecial Quality\u201d label, known for its mild and smooth character. 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