MARS - Tsunuki - 7 years - 2017 - Uwate Nage - Komagatake Aging - Bourbon Barrel - Itineraries - 59.80%
The Mars Tsunuki 7 Year Old 2017 – Uwate Nage – Komagatake Aging, bottled at 59.80%, is a prestigious rarity, carefully selected for the Itinéraires collection by Clos des Spiritueux. Created by the renowned Shinshu Mars distillery, founded in 1985 and then partially relocated to Tsunuki in southern Japan, this Japanese single malt perfectly illustrates the art of double aging dear to Mars: distillation in the unique, warm and humid climate of Tsunuki, followed by refined maturation in the cool, elevated cellars of Komagatake, at an altitude of over 800 meters, guaranteeing exceptional aromatic complexity.
Aged for seven years in bourbon casks, this exceptional whisky owes its name Uwate Nage ("superior projection" in Japanese) to a martial reference, symbolizing balance, mastery and power - values enshrined in the expertise of the Mars house. Successive aging at Tsunuki then Komagatake, an extremely rare process in the world of Japanese whisky, gives this single malt an incomparable aromatic depth, where the power of wood and the mineral freshness of the Japanese mountains blend.
On the nose, Mars Tsunuki 7 Years reveals abundant notes of flower honey, Bourbon vanilla and ripe exotic fruits, amplified by touches of toasted almond, coconut and dried flowers. The palate, rich and generous, surprises with its creamy and vibrant texture: blond caramel, toasted oak, flambéed banana, all enhanced by a mineral and spicy signature, typical of aging at altitude. The finish, persistent and elegant, reveals nuances of warm malt, white pepper and candied fruits, wrapped in a long and refined woody note.
A true gem of Japanese whisky, this single malt stands out for its incredible elegance and the perfect blend of the strength of Tsunuki's southern climate and the crystalline precision of Komagatake. Enjoy neat or lightly aerated to explore the full richness of its aromatic palette. Available exclusively from Clos des Spiritueux, a specialist in exceptional whisky and rare spirits from Japan.
