Description
The Kakubin (Square Bottle) Blend has been produced by Suntory since 1937 and contains malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries. The whiskies mature in a variety of casks that include ex-sherry and ex-wine casks allowing Suntory Kakubin Yellow label the best selling whisky in Japan.
It is mainly used in cocktails though such as the Highball. The marks on the bottle are made to look like the shell of a turtle, the Japanese symbol for a long and prosperous life.
Nose: Floral and fruity tones, brown sugar, caramel, plums, sweet candies, young bourbon, nuts, cinnamon, vanilla, light honey, light coconut water and a little citrus.
Palate: Edgy, light vanilla, light honey, grapefruit, light pepper and light ginger.
Finish: Light honey, grapefruit, nuts, nutshells, grains, light vanilla, oak, light pepper and ginger.
Alcohol Volume: 40.0%