Mars Kasei
- Distillery
- Mars
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £45.75
- Community rating
- 3.60 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Mars Shinshu's Kasei—named for the Japanese word for Mars—is produced at Japan's highest whisky distillery, situated at nearly 800 metres elevation, and blends both malt and grain whiskies matured across a variety of barrels. The elevation and terroir of Shinshu influence this distinctly Japanese expression.
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ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Mars Kasei is a blended from Mars (Japan), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Mars Shinshu's Kasei—named for the Japanese word for Mars—is produced at Japan's highest whisky distillery, situated at nearly 800 metres elevation, and blends both malt and grain whiskies matured across a variety of barrels. The elevation and terroir of Shinshu influence this distinctly Japanese expression.
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