Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky vs Suntory Ao World Whisky
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky | Suntory Ao World Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | world_blend | world_blend |
| ABV | 46.5% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Distillery | Chichibu Distillery | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | No | No |
Category
Ichiro's world_blend
Suntory world_blend
ABV
Ichiro's 46.5%
Suntory 43%
Age Statement
Ichiro's NAS
Suntory NAS
Price Tier
Ichiro's $50 – $100
Suntory $50 – $100
Distillery
Ichiro's Chichibu Distillery
Suntory Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Ichiro's No
Suntory No
Tasting Notes
| Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky | Suntory Ao World Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Honey, vanilla, citrus, light floral notes, and a hint of malty grain | Complex with honey, orange peel, vanilla, and a faint smokiness from the blend of world whiskies. |
| Palate | Smooth and well balanced with orchard fruit, toffee, cereal sweetness, and gentle spice | Smooth and well rounded with caramel, toffee, citrus, light spice, and a touch of peat. |
| Finish | Medium length with a clean, sweet finish and a touch of oak | Medium length with lingering sweetness, spice, and a clean finish. |
Nose
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Honey, vanilla, citrus, light floral notes, and a hint of malty grain
Suntory Ao World Whisky
Complex with honey, orange peel, vanilla, and a faint smokiness from the blend of world whiskies.
Palate
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Smooth and well balanced with orchard fruit, toffee, cereal sweetness, and gentle spice
Suntory Ao World Whisky
Smooth and well rounded with caramel, toffee, citrus, light spice, and a touch of peat.
Finish
Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky
Medium length with a clean, sweet finish and a touch of oak
Suntory Ao World Whisky
Medium length with lingering sweetness, spice, and a clean finish.
Key Differences
- • Ichiro's Malt & Grain World Blended Whisky comes in stronger at 46.5% ABV compared to Suntory Ao World Whisky's 43%.