Mars The Y.A. #1 Limited Edition Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
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“MARS The Y.A.” is a brand new Japanese whisky made to show how astonishing the whisky matured under the one-of-a-kind environment in Yakushima is.
The 1st release is a Blended malt Japanese whisky featuring single malts from “Komagatake (Mars Shinshu distillery)”, and “Tsunuki (Mars Tsunuki distillery)” mainly matured in bourbon barrels.
The Yakushima island has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The climate is hot and tropical with a high percentage of humidity. It is said that “it rains 35 days a month”. This extreme climate also gives Mars a different aging environment from Shinshu and Tsunuki with a higher share of angels.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Golden amber with a warm, honeyed depth and a delicate copper glow that catches the light.
Nose
Orange, candied pineapple and banana rise in a sunny fruit bouquet, woven with salt and vanilla that lend delicacy and intrigue. A gentle caramel sweetness threads through, maintaining perfect balance and a hint of coastal allure.
Palate
Juicy fruits set the pace on the palate, a lush, tropical richness that recalls Yakushima’s verdant forests. A refined saltiness threads through, directly reminiscent of the surrounding Pacific Ocean, while vanilla and caramel from the bourbon maturation weave a balanced, lingering finish.
Finish
Fruit-forward to the finish, with orange and tropical notes lingering beside a sweet malt backbone. A delicate sea-salt whisper reinforces Yakushima’s coastal character, softly fading into a warm, malty echo that lingers long after the sip.