MARS - 2017 Single Cask 124 - Tsunuki Shinshu Aging - Bottled in 2021 - 60%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>
The Shinshu distillery<\/strong> is a prestigious property of Hombo Shuzo<\/strong> (also known as Hombo Brewing Co.), renowned for its exceptional expertise in whisky production sold under the Mars Whisky<\/strong> brand. Founded in 1872 by Honbu Matsusa, the distillery is ideally located at 800 meters altitude in the village of Miyata<\/strong>, on the Japanese island of Kyushu<\/strong>. In 1949, Hombo Shuzo obtained a license for whisky production at the Kagoshima distillery before concentrating all its expertise and activity at the Shinshu site. Although low demand in the 1990s led to a temporary halt in production in 1992, it resumed dynamically in 2012 with the ambition to strengthen the position of Japanese whisky on the international stage. Among the flagship references of this distillery are the renowned Komagatake<\/strong>, a Single Malt named in tribute to the majestic nearby mountain, as well as the Mars Maltage Cosmo<\/strong>, launched in July 2015, celebrating the unique geographical position of the distillery, with an allusion to the starry sky visible from Mount Komagatake, symbolizing purity and serenity.<\/p>
This exclusive edition was specially created to honor the 65th anniversary of La Maison du Whisky<\/strong>. It is the very first Single Cask Project<\/strong> aimed at exploring the effects of aging whisky distilled at Tsunuki in different prestigious locations. The casks, all distilled at Tsunuki, are matured in Bourbon barrels at several distinct sites: Tsunuki itself, Yakushima, and Shinshu, each bringing a unique character to the whisky during about 4 years of aging. This exceptional single cask, numbered 124, was distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2021 at a high strength of 60%, revealing complex aromas and remarkable depth. Discover this rarity signed Clos des Spiritueux<\/strong>, your essential destination for rare and authentic Japanese whisky lovers, and enjoy a unique tasting experience, reflecting the Japanese terroir and the artisanal expertise of Hombo Shuzo.<\/p>