Description
Blended Japanese whisky from Mars Komagatake (FKA Mars Shinshu) in Nagano, Japan
Distilled from 70% corn and 30% malted barley
Aged between 2-5 years in ex-bourbon barrels
A nose of chocolate-covered shortbread precedes a palate of brown sugar and ripe pear with confident structure; a whisper of red fruit appears on the finish
#19 on Whisky Advocate's list of Top 20 Whiskies of 2020
45% ABV
Mars Shinshu's blue-labeled Iwai (pronounced E-Y) is kicked up to 45% ABV for further cocktailing versatility.