This particular bottling was produced in the 90's just for the Japanese market and was very popular especially as a gift for business people. Suntory Old Whisky was bottled.
Special Reserve was first released in 1969 to commemorate Suntory’s 70th Anniversary. Originally produced in a dumpty style bottle, it carried no age statement and was bottled at 43% ABV. Bottles created during the 70s carried the label ‘A Rare Blend’. Bottles produced during the 80s were described as ‘A Supreme Blend’. Later versions dropped the ABV down to 40%, but added a 10 year old age statement

ABV: 43%
Country: Japan