IWAI MARS WHISKY

MARS SHINSHU DISTILLERY Nagano, Japan The Hombo family have been distilling spirits for more than a century, and they added whiskey to their repertoire in 1949 in Kogoshima. This was the southernmost Whiskey made in Japan until 1984, when all the production was moved to the current location in Nagano. Situated between the north and south Japanese Alps, Mars Shinshu is Japan's highest whiskey distillery, at nearly 800 meters.

IWAI MARS WHISKY   Dedicated to Kiichiro Iwai, a pioneer of the Japanese Whisky Industry; IWAI was inspired by the great whiskies of America, with the majority of it being made from corn and aged in ex bourbon barrels. Ideal for sipping, or in cocktails such as a mint julep or an old fashioned. TASTING NOTES Dark caramel color, with aromas of sweet fruit flavors like pear, quince and hints of red fruits and vanilla. Rich and mellow on the palate. The Gotham Wine Team