Shinshu Mars & Tsunuki Japanese Whisky

Shinshu Mars distillery was opened at the high altitude of 798 meters in the small village of Miyata in Nagano prefecture in 1985. The humidity during summer is moderate and the water is of high quality, making the area an ideal location for whisky production.

In 1990, the Japanese economy stagnated and demand for whisky dropped dramatically. Mars, being a relativity young player in the field, halted production in 1992. By 2007, the whisky market started to recover and Shinshu Mars resumed production in 2011, after almost a two-decade hiatus.

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A private label bottling for Mizunara. Heavily peated malt in a Bourbon barrel. Color: Light gold Nose: Dive your nose into the glass expecting heaps of smoke and you will be pleasantly surprised with a vanilla, malty nose. Add some water...smoke smoke smoke. Don't forget to nose this whisky even after you have finished the whisky in the glass. Palate: The sweet vanilla and malty flavours are rounded off by some star anise and spicy peppers as we roll the whisky in our mouth. The sp

Mars Komagatake Heavily Peated (Mizunara Private Label) Whisky

489000

HK$4,890.00

Mars Komagatake Heavily Peated (Mizunara Private Label) Whisky

489000

HK$4,890.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 3 Years

ABV: 60% (Natural Cask Strength)

Cask: Bourbon barrel

Size: 700 ml

A private label bottling for Mizunara. Heavily peated malt in a Bourbon barrel. Color: Light gold Nose: Dive your nose into the glass expecting heaps of smoke and you will be pleasantly surprised with a vanilla, malty nose. Add some water...smoke smoke smoke. Don't forget to nose this whisky even after you have finished the whisky in the glass. Palate: The sweet vanilla and malty flavours are rounded off by some star anise and spicy peppers as we roll the whisky in our mouth. The spices are very evident and the vanilla become pronounced with addition of a few drops of water. Salty caramel, anyone! Finish: Stays in the back of the tongue and slows creeps into the back of the throat with a lingering salt & spice in the mouth.

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Mars The Y.A. "Yakushima Aging" #01 Blended Malt Japanese Whisky

119000

HK$1,190.00

Mars The Y.A. "Yakushima Aging" #01 Blended Malt Japanese Whisky

119000

HK$1,190.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Tsunuki Distillery & Mars Shinshu

Age: N/A

ABV: 52%

Cask: Ex-Bourbon Barrels

Size: 700 ml

This is the 1st release of Mars The Y.A. which refers to the Yakushima Aging Cellars located on Yakushima Island (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Kagoshima, Japan. The Y.A. #01 uses Malt Whisky distilled at the 2 distilleries owned by Hombo Shuzo at its Shinshu Distillery in Nagano & Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima which have been matured in mostly ex-Bourbon Barrels and blending to create a unique expression of fruity aroma.

This unique expression showcases the complexity of the spirit by blending two different spirits from their 2 owned distilleries matured at a 3rd site. Yakushima Aging Cellar was established in 2016.

This bottling is rated 86+ on Whiskybase.

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The Shinshu Mars Distillery, which halted production in 1992 and resumed in 2011, released a rare single cask whisky distilled in 1991. Matured in sherry cask

Mars Single Cask 24 Years Whisky Talk Fukuoka 2015 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Mars Komagatake Single Sherry Cask 24 Years Whisky Talk Fukuoka 2015 Single Malt Japanese Whisky NO BOX

2289000

HK$22,890.00

Mars Komagatake Single Sherry Cask 24 Years Whisky Talk Fukuoka 2015 Single Malt Japanese Whisky NO BOX

2289000

HK$22,890.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 24 Years

ABV: 59%

Cask: Sherry cask

Size: 700 ml

The Shinshu Mars Distillery, which halted production in 1992 and resumed in 2011, released a rare single cask whisky distilled in 1991. Matured in sherry cask #157 and bottled in 2015 by Whisky Talk Fukuoka, only 375 bottles were made. Rated 90+ on Whiskybase over 7 Reviews. NO Box is available.

Tasting Notes: Nose: Rich aromas of dried fruits, dark chocolate, spices, subtle oak, and nuttiness. Palate: Full-bodied with layers of dried figs, sherry sweetness, spices, toffee, leather, and dark berries. Finish: Long and warming, featuring lingering sweetness, gentle spiciness, and notes of dried fruit and oak, reflecting its age and quality.

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Whisky sampling and tasting set Japanese Whisky Mizunara Honng Kong

Hombo Shuzo Mars & Tsunuki Whisky (30 ml x 6) Tasting Gift Set B

79000

HK$790.00

Hombo Shuzo Mars & Tsunuki Whisky (30 ml x 6) Tasting Gift Set B

79000

HK$790.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars (Shinshu & Tsunuki)

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

A set of 6 x 30 ml Japanese Whisky samples for an evening of variety and comparisons across distilleries and cask finishes. This set includes the following Whiskies (Revival 2011, Sherry & American Oak 2011, Tsunuki Aging 2019, Mars Limited Ed 2020, Tsunuki The First, Asagi Madara Blended 8 Years). Full bottles for each are available on the link.

Please note that these sample shared bottles have been prepared by the Mizunara Team. Please see the additional images for the Gift Box

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Hombo Shuzo Mars & Tsunuki Whisky (30 ml x 6) Tasting Gift Set C

89000

HK$890.00

Hombo Shuzo Mars & Tsunuki Whisky (30 ml x 6) Tasting Gift Set C

89000

HK$890.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars (Shinshu & Tsunuki)

Age: Various

ABV: Various

Size: 30 ml x 6

This tasting pack includes the following bottlings

Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2020

Mars 2011 Aged 3 Years

Mars Maltage 'Cosmo' Manzailla Sherry Cask Finish

Mars Iwai Tradition PX Sherry Cask World Blended Whisky

Mars Tsunuki The Peated

Mars Tsunuki the First Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Please note that these sample shared bottles have been prepared by the Mizunara Team. Please see the additional images for the Gift Box.

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Mars The Y.A. "Yakushima Aging" Art Collection

Mars Komagatake Distillery Exclusive The Y.A. "Yakushima Aging" Art Collection #2 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

159000

HK$1,590.00

Mars Komagatake Distillery Exclusive The Y.A. "Yakushima Aging" Art Collection #2 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

159000

HK$1,590.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Mars Komagatake Distillery

Age: N/A

ABV: 49%

Cask: Bourbon cask

Size: 700 ml

Yakushima, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, is an island located 60 km southwest of Kagoshima Prefecture's mainland. This island, blessed with steep mountains and abundant water, is home to the Mars Yakushima Aging Cellar which deliver a unique climate for Whisky aging.

This Whisky has been distilled at the Komagatake Distillery and matured at Yakushima, with the label featuring artwork by local artists from Yakushima as a part of an art label series. Collection #02 showcases Akiko Mukai's "Yakushima".

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Mars Komagatake 10 Years Old Wine Cask Finish, A discontinued "old dumpy" bottling of Komagatake Single Malt 10 years, which has been finished in Wine Casks.

Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Years Old Wine Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky

789000

HK$7,890.00

Mars Maltage Komagatake 10 Years Old Wine Cask Finish Pure Malt Whisky

789000

HK$7,890.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 10 Years Old

ABV: 40%

Cask: Red wine

Size: 700 ml

A discontinued "old dumpy" bottling of Komagatake Malt Whisky aged for 10 years, which has been finished in wine casks.

This pure malt whisky has been aged for over a year in casks that previously held the highest grade red wine from the "Hosaka Hinokuni" brand of Mars Shinshu Distillery. The whisky features a calm sherry aroma with soft notes reminiscent of cherries and other red fruits.

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A vintage single malt single cask bottling distilled in 04.1989 and aged for 20 years in American White Oak Cask

Mars 20 Years Old Single Cask #618 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

1289000

HK$12,890.00

Mars 20 Years Old Single Cask #618 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

1289000

HK$12,890.00

Region: Japan

Distillery: Shinshu Mars

Age: 20 Years

ABV: 58%

Cask: American White Oak Cask

Size: 720 ml

A vintage single malt single cask bottling distilled in 04.1989 and aged for 20 years in American White Oak Cask #618 before being bottled in 12.2009. As many Shinshu Mars Whisky enthusiasts would suggest the American White Oak maturation works very well for the distillery and this bottling is a unique Single Cask at a high ABV of 58%. We understand that only 378 bottles are supposed to have been released.

No box is available. Please also note the level of the Whisky. Seal and bottling are in good condition with some stains on the back label. Sold in "As Is" condition.

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