Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011
- Distillery
- Shinshu
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57%
- Age
- 3 years
- Price
- £195
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract
- Description
- Mars Shinshu's Komagatake 3 Year Old was distilled in 2011, the first year the world's highest whisky distillery reopened after 15 years dormancy, and bottled at cask strength (57% ABV) from a marriage of sherry and American oak. Only 5,200 bottles were produced from this early revival period.
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Mars Komagatake 3 Year Old 2011 is a 3-year-old single malt from Shinshu (Japan), bottled at 57% ABV. Expect richly sweet, lightly fruity and light oak character — sherried, honey, vanilla, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Mars Shinshu's Komagatake 3 Year Old was distilled in 2011, the first year the world's highest whisky distillery reopened after 15 years dormancy, and bottled at cask strength (57% ABV) from a marriage of sherry and American oak. Only 5,200 bottles were produced from this early revival period.
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