Nikka From The Barrel 180ml vs Suntory Old Whisky
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 180ml | Suntory Old Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 51.4% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | Under $50 | Under $50 |
| 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 Under $50
Suntory Under $50
Distillery
Nikka Undisclosed
Suntory Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Nikka No
Suntory Yes
Tasting Notes
| Nikka From The Barrel 180ml | Suntory Old Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Rich malt, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, oak | Dried fruit, caramel, mild sherry influence, gentle smoke |
| Palate | Bold and full bodied with dark chocolate, orange peel, honey, spice, sherry richness | Rich and mellow with dark fruit, toffee, light oak, balanced sweetness |
| Finish | Long and warming with spice and sweet oak | Medium with gentle warmth and dried fruit |
Nose
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Rich malt, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, oak
Suntory Old Whisky
Dried fruit, caramel, mild sherry influence, gentle smoke
Palate
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Bold and full bodied with dark chocolate, orange peel, honey, spice, sherry richness
Suntory Old Whisky
Rich and mellow with dark fruit, toffee, light oak, balanced sweetness
Finish
Nikka From The Barrel 180ml
Long and warming with spice and sweet oak
Suntory Old Whisky
Medium with gentle warmth and dried fruit
Key Differences
- • Nikka From The Barrel 180ml comes in stronger at 51.4% ABV compared to Suntory Old Whisky's 43%.
- • Suntory Old Whisky meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Nikka From The Barrel 180ml does not.