World Whiskies Awards 2025
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.
Situated in the lush highlands to the southwest of the Satsuma Peninsula, the Mars Tsunuki distillery has a climate akin to a basin with a broad variety of temperatures and high-quality spring water from the mountain. Vatted malt whisky matured in different kinds of casks, mostly bourbon and sherry casks.
The scents of red butter, tart cake, strawberry jam, orangette, and leather are all present in this release. The nose has layers of concentrated fruit aromas and rich, sweet undertones. The flavor profile includes cheesecake, blackberry, bitter chocolate, and full-bodied sweetness. It tastes three-dimensional, with a juicy, fresh fruit fragrance that lingers after the rich sweetness. It has a rich barley flavor with a sweet finish. The aftertaste has a delightfully solid flavor that lasts a long time.
The Tsunuki Distillery’s pot still is featured on the label. This edition comes in a special box that act as packaging that matches with the bottle’s design. Enjoy the distinct flavor of this wonderful whisky to the utmost by trying it while you can. For a complete experience, get a bottle of Mars Tsunuki 2024 Edition today.
TASTING NOTES
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.
AWARDS:
World Whiskies Awards 2025 - Category Winner (Single Malt No Age Statement)
Mars Tsunuki 2025 Edition
“Single Malt Tsunuki” is produced at the Mars Tsunuki Distillery, located in a green mountain southwest of the Satsuma Peninsula, blessed with a basin-like climate with temperature differences and high-quality spring water from Mt. Kurata.
“2025 Edition” is a single malt whiskey released in 2025, vatted with malt whisky aged in various casks, mainly bourbon and sherry casks.
“Single Malt Tsunuki 2025 Edition” is the 4th release as the “Annual Edition”; it is 6th release in which single malt whisky is distilled at the Tsunuki Distillery. Already 8 years have passed since the Tsunuki Distillery was built; we seek the direction of the future by paying attention to the maturing process of malt whisky. This is the single malt for 2025; we try to make the quality of whisky that gives the potential of Single Malt Tsunuki from among malt whisky available today. The warehouse of Tsunuki Distillery is designed on the label.
TASTING NOTES
Color: Reddish-amber color
Nose: Sweet, heavy, fruity and rich aroma of raisins, orangette, chocolate covered barley puffs.
Palate: Multi-layered harmony of cacao bitterness and citrus peel freshness.
Finish: Well-balanced soft smokiness and rich sweetness.
Mars The Y.A #03 Blended Malt Whisky
Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage island, is located about 60 km southwest of the Kagoshima mainland. The MARS Yakushima Aging Cellar is located on this island, which is blessed with steep mountains and abundant water. "MARS The Y.A.” is a Japanese whisky that has been aged in this unique environment. It is distilled at two distilleries, Komagatake and Tsunuki, and vatted mainly with malt whiskey aged in bourbon barrels.
The aroma of citrus fruits grown in the tropical sun and the minerality and richness reminiscent of the majestic sea surrounding the island make us feel the southern island of Yakushima.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Fresh tangerine, tidal minerality, salt rusk.
Palate: Fresh citrus, grilled corn, slight cinnamon sugar.
Finish: Refreshingly sweet, leaving a salty, savory aftertaste.
AWARDS:
World Whiskies Awards 2025 - Gold (Blended Malt No Age Statement)