Nikka From The Barrel vs Suntory Royal
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Nikka From The Barrel | Suntory Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 51.4% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Distillery | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | No | Yes |
Category
Nikka Blended
Suntory Blended
ABV
Nikka 51.4%
Suntory 43%
Age Statement
Nikka NAS
Suntory NAS
Price Tier
Nikka $50 – $100
Suntory $50 – $100
Distillery
Nikka Undisclosed
Suntory Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Nikka No
Suntory Yes
Tasting Notes
| Nikka From The Barrel | Suntory Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Rich and punchy with vanilla, toffee, orange marmalade, and a touch of spice. | Honey, caramel, light floral notes, dried fruit, and a subtle oakiness |
| Palate | Full bodied and intense with flavors of caramel, dark fruit, coffee, oak spice, and warming alcohol. | Smooth and mellow with honey, vanilla, mild spice, and a rounded malty sweetness |
| Finish | Long and warming with lingering spices, vanilla, and a subtle nuttiness. | Clean and moderately long with gentle oak and a touch of sweetness |
Nose
Nikka From The Barrel
Rich and punchy with vanilla, toffee, orange marmalade, and a touch of spice.
Suntory Royal
Honey, caramel, light floral notes, dried fruit, and a subtle oakiness
Palate
Nikka From The Barrel
Full bodied and intense with flavors of caramel, dark fruit, coffee, oak spice, and warming alcohol.
Suntory Royal
Smooth and mellow with honey, vanilla, mild spice, and a rounded malty sweetness
Finish
Nikka From The Barrel
Long and warming with lingering spices, vanilla, and a subtle nuttiness.
Suntory Royal
Clean and moderately long with gentle oak and a touch of sweetness
Key Differences
- • Nikka From The Barrel comes in stronger at 51.4% ABV compared to Suntory Royal's 43%.
- • Suntory Royal meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Nikka From The Barrel does not.