Whisky 'Iwai Tradition - Chateau Mars Wine Cask'

• Annual, limited release blended Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan
• Iwai Tradition, from Mars Shinshu’s core range, is finished in ex-Pinot Noir and Cabernet casks from Mars Winery in Yamanashi
• Distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn
• Iwai Tradition is non-age statement; aged primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks (other cask types including ex-wine, port, & new oak may vary batch to batch)
• The nose shows aromas of toasted oats, strawberries, and sweet cream which transition to a palate of pomegranate molasses, rosemary, and pink peppercorn with a lingering hint of cinnamon
• Non-chill filtered; 40% ABV

For this limited-edition release, Mars finishes its premier blended whisky, Iwai Tradition, in ex-Pinot Noir and Cabernet casks from its own winery in Yamanashi. This expression retains the peppered backbone of the original Iwai Tradition while replacing its lightly floral notes with delicate baking spice.

Tasting Notes

Iwai Tradition Château Mars Wine Cask Whisky is a limited edition blended whisky produced by Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan. Distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn and aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, and American oak casks, Mars finishes its premier blended whisky, Iwai Tradition, in ex-wine casks from the Pinot Noir- and Cabernet-producing Mars Winery in Yamanashi. The nose shows aromas of toasted oats, strawberries, and sweet cream which transition to a palate of pomegranate molasses, rosemary, and pink peppercorn with a lingering hint of cinnamon. This expression retains the peppered backbone of the original Iwai Tradition while replacing its lightly floral notes with delicate baking spice. 40% ABV.

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