{"product_id":"suntory-pure-malt-whiskey-1981-750ml","title":"Suntory Pure Malt Whiskey 1981 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuntory Pure Malt Whisky 1981 Kioke Shikomi is a discontinued Japanese pure malt bottled at 43% ABV, and one of a pair of experimental Suntory releases alongside the 1991 Furudaru Shiage. Kioke shikomi refers to preparation in traditional wooden vats, and the red characters on the label state that the spirit was direct-fire distilled. Suntory never named the distilleries on the label; collectors generally regard it as mostly or entirely Hakushu malt, and still debate exactly what the 1981 signifies. In the glass it is the bolder of the two, malty and honeyed with a light smoky, slightly peaty edge. It suits Japanese whisky collectors and anyone curious about Suntory's older, heavier style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Suntory Pure Malt Whisky 1981 Kioke Shikomi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a tulip glass, with a few drops of water once you have tasted it straight. Bottles like this are finite, so pour small and skip the highball.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68397679313114,"sku":"VWS200435942","price":225.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/f868fdd2-dc7b-11f1-bfde-06fff74417d9.jpg?v=1794536463","url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/products\/suntory-pure-malt-whiskey-1981-750ml","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}