Mars, Komagatake, Single Cask First Fill Bourbon, Single Malt Whisky, Japan (63%)

Shinshu Mars Distillery, founded in 1985, is located in the Japanese Alps. It is renowned for its high-quality whiskies, often aged in various casks. This expression showcases the distillery’s expertise in single-cask bottlings. The distillery experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, contributing to the whiskies’ unique maturation here. The whiskies are produced using water sourced from the pristine streams of the Japanese Alps, adding to their purity and quality.

Iain Glover, Spirits Advisor, Berry Bros. & Rudd