Description
Detailed Description
The original Mars Iwai whisky is named after Kiichiro Iwai, known as “The Silent Pioneer of Japan Whisky,” and the former mentor of Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka and Suntory Whisky. Mars Iwai 45 is a higher proof version the original spirit, distilled from a high corn mash of 75% corn, and 25% barley aged in ex-Bourbon casks delivering a unique flavor profile with a distinctive bourbon influence.
Mars Iwai 45 Japanese Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: Notes of vanilla and butterscotch, with trace baked apple and strawberry aromas.
Palate: Pleasantly sweet with ripe pears, quince, chocolate, and toffee.
Finish: Lingering, with plenty of sweetness.
Distillery Information
Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery, at 798 meters -just over 2,600 feet- nestled between Japan‚Äôs Southern and Central Alps. Mars Shinshu is owned by the Hombo family, who have been in the business of distillation for over a century.
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