Kagoshima
Mars The Y.A #02 Blended Malt Whisky
MARS The Y. A. is a whisky aged on Yakushima island, with rich water and mountains. We mature different types of malt whiskies from our Shinshu and Tsunuki distilleries and blend them to create a unique expression.
Hints of sun-ripened fruits combined with a sea breeze and smoky flavors make us imagine mystic mist-filled Yakushima forests.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sun-ripened fruits combine with the sea breeze and soft white smoke.
Palate: A thick flavor develops with smoky and mineral notes.
Finish: A rich oily taste lingers long.
Mars Tsunuki 2024 Edition
Discover the enigmatic flavor of this single malt Japanese whisky, Mars Tsunuki 2024 Edition. The fifth release of Single Malt Tsunuki is called Single Malt Tsunuki 2024 Edition. A non chill filtered whisky from Mars Tsunuki Distillery produced by Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd., Japan, and bottled in 700ml with 50% alcohol strength.
Nose: Red butter, tart cake, strawberry jam, orangette, leather. The fragrance is multi-layered with sweet and heavy notes and compote of fruits.
Palate: Full-bodied sweetness, bitter chocolate, cheesecake, blackberry, and bold. Juicy fresh fruit aromas spread behind the full-bodied sweetness.
Finish: Wheat sweetness and fullness, lingers on the palate for a long time.
Mars The Japanese Gin Wabigin
MARS Japanese GIN Wabigin is a Japanese gin that incorporates botanicals grown in the diverse natural environment of Kagoshima. By bringing out the characteristics of the material, the spiciness of coriander seeds enhances the flavor of juniper berries and harmonizes with nine botanicals harvested in various parts of Kagoshima, including kumquat harvested in Kaseda-tsunuki, Minamisatsuma
City, where the distillery is located. We finished this gin with a refreshing taste.
The botanical "Satsuma Button" is an original design of Satsuma ware that was revived by the painter Shiho Murota. It expresses Kagoshima's traditional techniques and nature.
Botanicals: Juniper Berry, Coriander Seed, Ginger, Green tea leaf, Saigon cinnamon leaf,Yuzu(Japanese citron), Hetsuka bitter orange, Lemon, Kumquat, Shell ginger, Perilla(Japanese herb)
On the nose it is spicy and soft with notes of ginger and juniper. On the palate it is herbaceous and citrusy , with clear notes of yuzu and green tea. The finish is long and fresh with citrus and bitter notes.
A dry gin with a bold citrus profile that makes it suitable for a Dry Martini.