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Rank: 40.5 pctl
Value: $3.27 / pctl
Japan • $132.50 • 48.0% ABV
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Rank: 4.0 pctl
Value: $19.13 / pctl
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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
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Whiskybase: 75.27 pts
Independently Owned
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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: 40.5 pctl
Value: $3.27 / pctl
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Mars Shinshu Komagatake Single Malt
[koh-mah-gah-tah-keh]
Mars Shinshu Komagatake Single Malt is a premium Japanese single malt whisky produced at the Mars Shinshu Distillery, located in the high-altitude Nagano Prefecture in the Japan Alps. Known for its delicate, refined, and often fruit-forward flavor profiles, the Komagatake single malt series represents the high-end, artisan output of the distillery, usually bottled as limited, annual editions, alongside a new core Non-Age Statement (NAS) release.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 87.00 pts
Whiskybase: 85.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts
Part of the Hombo Shuzo Co. family of brands.
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Nose: A bright bouquet of orchard fruits like apricot and green apple mingles with floral honey, soft vanilla, and a subtle hint of citrus peel
Palate: Rich layers of caramel and toasted hazelnut lead into a spicy warmth of ginger and black pepper, balanced by sweet notes of dried plum and maple syrup
Finish: A clean, medium-long finish leaves a lingering impression of sweet orange peel, tannic oak, and a delicate touch of ripe persimmon.
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