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Mars Shinshu Sherry Cask Finish
Mars Iwai Sherry Cask Finish is a blended Japanese whisky known for its rich, sweet, and complex character, resulting from a finishing period in Pedro XimAnez sherry casks. It presents a delightful interplay of dried fruits, honey, and subtle peat notes, balanced by a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The sherry influence adds depth with notes of dark fruits, while subtle oak and spice notes contribute to a lingering, harmonious finish.
 70% Malted Barley • 30% Corn • High Corn
 Ratings: 
Whiskybase: 75.27 pts 
Independently Owned
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromas of brown sugar and sweet cherry mingle with hints of cacao and toasted nuts.
Palate: Flavors of dried apricot, orange peel, and caramel are accented by subtle baking spices like nutmeg and ginger.
Finish: A soft and elegant finish with a lingering sweetness of maple and sherry notes.
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Rank: 45.9 pctl
Value: $2.18 / pctl
Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength
Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength is a renowned, high-proof (60% ABV) Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, celebrated for being the first commercially available cask strength whisky, launched in 1968. It is a heavily sherry-influenced "sherry bomb," typically matured for 8-10 years in ex-oloroso sherry casks, known for its intense fruity, nutty, and spicy flavour profile.
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 93.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 83.00 pts 
Total Wine: 86.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 95.00 pts 
Flaviar: 80.00 pts 
The Whiskey Jug: 80.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 90.00 pts 
Part of the  J. and G. Grant family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich sherry dominates with intense aromas of stewed raisins, dark brown sugar, polished leather, and warm baking spices
Palate: A powerful, oily arrival of sherry-soaked fruits, caramel, and chocolate orange is balanced by significant oak spice, dried apricots, and robust nutty undertones
Finish: Exceptionally long and warming, leaving behind lingering notes of creamy cocoa, dried figs, peppery oak, and a slight, smoky sweetness.
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