Mars Shinshu Kohiganzukura
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • cherry
  • smoky
  • sweet
  • blossom
  • oatmeal
  • strawberry
  • almonds
  • tobacco
  • fruit

Mars Whisky

Mars Shinshu Kohiganzukura (0.7l, 52%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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A complex and delicate Whisky from Japan.

The Hombo family has been creating wines and spirits in Japan for more than 100 years. They added Whisky to their products in 1949. In 1984 they wanted to move the distilling operation to a cooler climate, so they closed their distillery in Kagoshima and built a new one high in the mountains of Nagano — the Mars Shinshu Distillery. But a few mishaps caused them to cease production in 1992. It opened again in 2011, and new stills were acquired in 2014, But their warehouse still contain hundreds of casks stretching back thirty years. Now at full production strength, this small distillery produces a range of sweet and peated Whiskies for the Hombo brands.

Mars Shinshu Kohiganzukura is the second Single Malt release in Shinshu’s “Nature of Shinshu” series and named in tribute to the classic Japanese cherry blossom. The word “Kohiganzakura” even means “the cherry tree that flowers early.” The spirit is lightly peated — just a whiff of peat smoke in the malt — and has been aged in ancient, local Japanese Wine casks. And this makes a lot of sense because the sweet, tart influence of the Wine casks invoke an almost cherry-line essence on the mid-palate. But being bottled at 52% ABV, this delicate Whisky is a real cherry bomb. 
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.

Appearance / Color
Medium Amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Sweet and tart, with almond, stone fruit, and florals

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Warm tobacco, strawberries, rhubarb, oatmeal

Finish
Brief with a lingering smoke
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  • cherry
  • smoky
  • sweet
  • blossom
  • oatmeal
  • strawberry
  • almonds
  • tobacco
  • fruit
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Japan is the second biggest producer of Single Malt Whisky in the world.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan are Nikka and Suntory, major rivals.
The Highball brought Japanese Whisky back to life. Aside from some attention from overseas, Japanese Whisky consumption domestically was very low during the better part of the early 2000s. It wasn’t until 2008, when Suntory launched the Highball campaign featuring their Kakubin Whisky that things kicked off.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan and major rivals are Nikka and Suntory.
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
In recent years, Japanese Whiskies have won several top prizes at the World Whisky Awards and have consistently scored higher than Scotch Whiskies in blind tastings. Talk about a student surpassing the master!
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Character Dogson
Japan is the second biggest producer of Single Malt Whisky in the world.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan are Nikka and Suntory, major rivals.
The Highball brought Japanese Whisky back to life. Aside from some attention from overseas, Japanese Whisky consumption domestically was very low during the better part of the early 2000s. It wasn’t until 2008, when Suntory launched the Highball campaign featuring their Kakubin Whisky that things kicked off.
The two biggest Whisky producers in Japan and major rivals are Nikka and Suntory.
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
In recent years, Japanese Whiskies have won several top prizes at the World Whisky Awards and have consistently scored higher than Scotch Whiskies in blind tastings. Talk about a student surpassing the master!
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