Mars Iwai Japanese Whiskey
The Mars distillery is very well regarded in Japan despite the low price point. This whisky might produced on the traditional pot stills at Shinshu Mars and is most likely a blend of malt and corn. The fat stills produce a very weighty and complex spirit and despite the youth and lower ABV, this stuff delivers a rich texture and complex aromas. Hombo Shuzo, the owners of the distillery, are one of Japan's top wine producers and therefore have access to great number of cask types. Most whisky is aged in sherry and bourbon, but the distillery is also experimenting with wine cask as well. Iwai has a richness and texture that many of the other entry level Japanese whiskies do not achieve. While supplies are good now, expect this to be available only intermittently throughout the year.
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