If you are a Rolling Stones fan, you are going to like this! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the infamous rock band, Suntory released this special edition bottle. Only 150 were ever made.
Six different whiskies were blended to make this commemorative drink, with each vintage being from an important year in the history of the band: a Yamazaki 1962 to represent the year that the band was formed, a 1971 vintage, which pays tribute to the tongue and lips logo, a 1972 malt, which marks the year of the release of their famous album ‘Exile on Main St.’, and finally, Hakushu and Chita whisky from 1990 to celebrate the year when the Stones held their first concert in Japan.
This is a must have for the Rolling Stones fan!
A must have in a whisky collection whether you are a Rolling Stones fan or not! A stunning design with the iconic tongue of the Rolling Stones.
Suntory Liquors of Japan have created a special-edition whisky to mark the 50th anniversary of the infamous rock and roll band Rolling Stones. This remarkable blend was released in 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, with the blend itself containing 50 year old malt whisky distilled at Yamazaki in 1962, the same year that the band was formed. Not a coincidence that the ABV is also 50% of course.
Furthermore…A total of six different whiskies are blended for this commemorative collectable, with each bottle shaped in the design of the Rolling Stones’ iconic tongue and lips emblem.
- Some Rolling Stones milestones and corresponding malts usedYamazaki 1962: The Rolling Stones formedYamazaki 1971: Lips and tongue logo completed
Yamazaki 1972: Exile on Main St., the album including “Rocks Off,” used in Suntory TV commercials is released
Yamazaki 1981: Signature song “Start Me Up” released
Hakushu 1990 & Chita Grain: First performance in Japan’s Tokyo Dome
The Yamazaki component was matured in mizunara casks, with other components of the blend chosen to represent
A limited edition of only 150 bottles ever released, presented in a wooden display case with a crystal stopper.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Distillery | Suntory |
|---|---|
| Whisky Origin | Japanese |
| Single Malt | No |
| Blended | Yes |
| Grain | No |
| Alcohol Strength | 50% |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| Box | Yes |
| Box Condition | Good |
| Label Condition | Good |
| Shoulder Level | Good |
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