Iwai Mars

Iwai Mars Japanese Whisky 750ml

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Proof 80.0 Proof
ABV 40.0%
Cask Ex-bourbon barrels
Mash Bill Approximately 70% corn and 30% malted barley
Region Nagano
Distillery Iwai Mars

Flavor Profile

Body
Sweetness
Smoke

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, honey, and light orchard fruit with subtle oak.

Palate

Soft and balanced with toffee, vanilla, and gentle spice.

Finish

Clean and mellow with honey and a touch of sweetness.

Iwai is the everyday Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu, the Hombo family distillery set high in the Nagano Alps at one of Japan's highest-altitude whisky sites. Named for Kiichiro Iwai, the pioneer who mentored the founders of Japan's whisky industry, it leans on a corn-forward recipe aged in ex-bourbon barrels for a smooth, American-influenced profile. The result is an approachable, mellow pour with soft caramel sweetness that drinks beautifully neat or in a highball, and makes an easy introduction to the category.