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Suntory Royal Year of the Snake 2025 Bottling Note

Suntory Royal Year of the Snake 2025 is a limited edition Zodiac bottle, a special design of Suntory’s premium whisky “Royal” featuring the 2025 Zodiac sign, the Snake. This blended whisky is presented in a beautiful white bottle accented with vibrant red and gold colours.

Suntory’s Zodiac whisky series has become a traditional feature of the New Year season, making it a popular choice for winter gifts and festive table settings each year.

The bottle’s design is inspired by the white snake, a symbol of immortality and longevity, and revered as a deity that brings happiness and wealth. The flowing water and seasonal flowers on the bottle depict the cycle of the four seasons, embodying the snake’s resilient life force and the wish for eternal development.

The rare white snake, in particular, has long been esteemed as a god that brings happiness and increases fortune. The powerful imagery of the snake coiling in an infinity symbol around the dynamic water flow represents the source of strong life and the desire for perpetual growth. This bottle is offered with the hope that the new year will be prosperous and bring happiness to all.

There is a rumor that the whisky inside the Zodiac bottles differs from the regular Suntory Royal, but it’s likely that the contents are the same. In the past, it was said that the Zodiac bottles sometimes contained a slightly different blend from the regular Suntory Royal.

In recent years, the price of the Suntory Royal Zodiac bottles has been steadily increasing. The price of this 2025 Year of the Snake bottle has risen sharply, yet it continues to sell out quickly. The Year of the Snake is particularly anticipated to bring an increase in financial fortune, so Suntory’s prospects are looking bright.

Suntory Royal Year of the Snake 2025 Tasting Note

Nose: A sweet and floral aroma that’s refreshing and well-balanced.

Palate: A soft and smooth mouthfeel with a noticeable malt presence. The honey-like sweetness is complemented by a subtle dark chocolate bitterness. Each flavor supports the other, creating a harmonious balance. Adding water brings the sweetness to the forefront.

Finish: A clean and pleasant aftertaste.

Overall: As a blended whisky, it achieves an excellent level of perfection. The balance of sweetness and bitterness is masterfully crafted, making for a rich and satisfying experience. Whether enjoyed neat, with a highball, or with a splash of water, this whisky’s intricate flavors and smooth finish are sure to impress. Its impressive balance and intricate flavor profile make it stand out as a top-tier Japanese blended whisky.