Iwai Tradition vs Suntory Toki
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Iwai Tradition | Suntory Toki | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | Under $50 | Under $50 |
| Distillery | Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Iwai Blended
Suntory Blended
ABV
Iwai 40%
Suntory 43%
Age Statement
Iwai NAS
Suntory NAS
Price Tier
Iwai Under $50
Suntory Under $50
Distillery
Iwai Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery
Suntory Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Iwai Yes
Suntory Yes
Tasting Notes
| Iwai Tradition | Suntory Toki | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Honey, caramel, vanilla, cereal, and a mild fruitiness | Fresh basil, green apple, honey, and a subtle floral quality. |
| Palate | Smooth and easy with toffee, vanilla, light fruit, cereal sweetness, and mild oak | Light and smooth with green apple, grapefruit, peppermint, and a delicate sweetness. Very approachable. |
| Finish | Medium length, clean, with lingering vanilla and a hint of spice | Clean and short with a hint of vanilla, white pepper, and ginger. |
Nose
Iwai Tradition
Honey, caramel, vanilla, cereal, and a mild fruitiness
Suntory Toki
Fresh basil, green apple, honey, and a subtle floral quality.
Palate
Iwai Tradition
Smooth and easy with toffee, vanilla, light fruit, cereal sweetness, and mild oak
Suntory Toki
Light and smooth with green apple, grapefruit, peppermint, and a delicate sweetness. Very approachable.
Finish
Iwai Tradition
Medium length, clean, with lingering vanilla and a hint of spice
Suntory Toki
Clean and short with a hint of vanilla, white pepper, and ginger.
Key Differences
- • Suntory Toki comes in stronger at 43% ABV compared to Iwai Tradition's 40%.