MARS IWAI BLUE 750 ML + MARS IWAI TRADITIONAL WHITE 750 ML + MARS IWAI 45 GREEN 1.8L // 3 bottle whiskey set

Mars Iwai Blue 750 ML // 40% // 80 Proof
Japan's highest distillery at 800 meters in Miyata village in Nagano Prefecture, situated between the north and south Alps of Japan. Mars Shinshu distillery was founded in 1985 by Hombo Shuzo Ltd. The tasting notes are sweet with fruit flavors like pear and quince.

Kiichiro Iwai (pronounced "E-Y") is the namesake of this flagship blended whisky from Mars. Distilled in Nagano at their Komagatake distillery, this blend takes its inspiration from the great whiskies of the United States. Iwai Whisky is blended primarily from grain with the complexity of malted barley being the supporting component. Matured entirely in ex-bourbon barrels, Iwai Whisky is at once approachable and robust without sacrificing flavor. This is a blend that will surely serve as the perfect introduction to the wide world of modern Japanese Whisky and create fans of Mars for years to come.

— Inspired by great American whiskies
— Primarily blended from grain with malted barley
— Matured entirely in ex-bourbon barrels

Tasting Notes
— Lean And Slightly Sweet With Notes Of Pear, Quince, And Hints Of Red Fruits And Vanilla

Product Details
— Country: Japan
— Brand: Mars
— Spirits Type: Scotch
— Spirits Style: Single Malt
— Taste: Pear, Sweet

Mars Iwai Traditional White 750 ML // 40% // 80 Proof
Kiichiro Iwai (pronounced "E-Y") is the namesake of this blended whisky from Mars. Malt-driven and complex, Iwai Tradition is truly a reflection of contemporary Japanese Whisky expressions. Made primarily of malted barley with a bit of added richness from grain, this whisky is matured in a medley of ex-bourbon, sherry, and red wine barrels. To provide a little added depth, a touch of peated malt is used. The result is a harmonious blended whisky full of toffee, vanilla, dark chocolate, and black tea that would make Iwai san proud.

— Made primarily of malted barley with added richness from grain
— Matured in a medley of ex-bourbon, sherry, and red wine barrels
— Includes a touch of peated malt for added depth

Tasting Notes
— Ripe Cherry, Honey Toffee With A Beautiful Ginger Spice

Product Details
— Country: Japan
— Brand: Mars
— Spirits Type: Scotch

Mars Iwai 45 Green 1.8L // 45% // 90 Proof
Kiichiro Iwai (pronounced "E-Y") is the silent pioneer of Japanese Whisky and the namesake of this modern blend from Mars. Distilled in Nagano at their Komagatake Distillery, Iwai 45 is a higher proof version of the classic Iwai Whisky. Predominantly made from grain with some supporting malt, this version was made specifically with application to the modern cocktail in mind. Iwai 45 will stand up to and support virtually any ingredient it is paired with. Full of texture and balance, Iwai 45 is crafted for the international bartender.

— Higher proof version of the classic Iwai Whisky
— Predominantly made from grain with supporting malt
— Crafted for the international bartender

Tasting Notes
— Sharp With Fruit Flavors Like Pear, Quince, And Hints Of Red Fruits And Vanilla

Product Details
— Country: Japan
— Brand: Mars
— Spirits Type: Japanese Whisky

Mars Whisky
Located between Japan’s soaring Southern Alps and the towering Central Alps, at just over 2,600 feet, Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery. The Hombo family have been distilling for more than a century and added whisky to their repertoire in 1949. At that time, the distillery was located in the Tsunuki region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the southern-most island of Kyushu.

Until 1984, it was the southernmost whisky made in Japan, which ended when the Hombo clan moved the distillery to the idyllic alpine setting of Miyada village in southern Nagano Prefecture, Central Japan. They chose this site for its cool temperature, which slowed maturation, and the plentiful soft granite-filtered snowmelt-fed aquifers. A beautiful choice.

In 2016, Hombo Shuzo reopened and introduced new pot stills to their first distillery location in Kagoshima, now known as the Mars Tsunuki Distillery, once again Japan’s southernmost distillery. They also built an aging facility on a tiny island known as Yakushima, a National World Heritage site, where they now age spirits from both Shinshu and Tsunuki distilleries.