Suntory Kakubin 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
| Suntory Kakubin | Suntory Toki | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | Under $50 | Under $50 |
| Distillery | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Suntory Blended
Suntory Blended
ABV
Suntory 40%
Suntory 43%
Age Statement
Suntory NAS
Suntory NAS
Price Tier
Suntory Under $50
Suntory Under $50
Distillery
Suntory Undisclosed
Suntory Undisclosed
JSLMA Compliant
Suntory Yes
Suntory Yes
Tasting Notes
| Suntory Kakubin | Suntory Toki | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Light and clean with sweet grain, mild fruit | Fresh basil, green apple, honey, and a subtle floral quality. |
| Palate | Smooth and easy with honey, light caramel, mild spice, balanced sweetness | Light and smooth with green apple, grapefruit, peppermint, and a delicate sweetness. Very approachable. |
| Finish | Short and clean with light sweetness | Clean and short with a hint of vanilla, white pepper, and ginger. |
Nose
Suntory Kakubin
Light and clean with sweet grain, mild fruit
Suntory Toki
Fresh basil, green apple, honey, and a subtle floral quality.
Palate
Suntory Kakubin
Smooth and easy with honey, light caramel, mild spice, balanced sweetness
Suntory Toki
Light and smooth with green apple, grapefruit, peppermint, and a delicate sweetness. Very approachable.
Finish
Suntory Kakubin
Short and clean with light sweetness
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 Suntory Kakubin's 40%.