• Nose: 22 Palate: 22 Finish: 22 Balance: 21 Total: 87
  • Nose: New-make, bubble gum, malt, honey and flowers
  • Palate: Black pepper, honey. and peat
  • Finish: Medium, but the new make and peat are most prominent
  • Type: Single Malt
  • Age: 3
  • ABV: 58%
  • Distiller: MARS Shinshu
  • Where made: Miyada, Nagano Prefecture JAPAN
  • Region: Japan
  • Approximate Price: $240
  • Value: POOR

This was the first release from the MARS Shinshu distillery after its reopening. Distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2014. Surprisingly good for a 3-year old whisky. There were 6000 bottles in the release, which became highly desirable, resulting in the exorbitant price. Tasted at Bar Brora (Sapporo JAPAN)