Mars Shinshu - Komagatake Shinanotanpopo Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky
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A lesser known Japanese whisky producer (certainly when compared to Suntory and Nikka) but with a rich history and quality. Mars Shinshu distillery was built in 1985, at an altitude of 798 metres in the small village of Miyata in Nagano prefecture (west central Japan).
This is the third release in the Komagatake Nature of Shinshu series, Komagatake referring to the process of blending young casks with casks aged for over 20 years and Shinanotanpopo referrs to dandelion flower, one of a number of local botanicals in the region which this series highlight.
A number of different casks have been used here, including ex - Bourbon, sherry and white oak. The result is a floral delicate whisky which has a gentle red fruit and spicy flavour.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Pale gold with a soft amber edge, a bright, sunlit glow that hints at florals and refined warmth.
Nose
An airy, floral bouquet with alpine brightness: dandelion blossom and soft white flowers mingle with gentle red fruit notes. Subtle vanilla and spice—clove and cinnamon—from a mosaic of casks, all tempered by delicate oak and a whisper of sherry sweetness. A refined, multi-layered nose that invites warmth and exploration.
Palate
Delicate and floral on the palate, with soft red berry fruit and a gentle, spicy lift. A seamless blend from bourbon, sherry and white oak casks brings subtle sweetness and an elegant oak backbone, while a whisper of regional botanicals threads through, finishing clean, refined and lingering.
Finish
Long and elegant, the finish unfurls with a floral, perfumed hush that lingers on the palate. Veils of delicate red fruit mingle with gentle spice, while soft oak and bourbon-vanilla leave a warm, inviting echo, slowly fading into a refined, airy glow.
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