Mars The Y.a. #01 52% 700ml Blended Japanese Whisky; Matured At Yakushima Aging Cellar
| Description: | Limited-edition blended pure malt Japanese whisky distilled at Mars Shinshu and Mars Tsunuki Distilleries and aged in the Mars Yakushima Aging Cellar Distilled in copper pot stills from 100% malted barley, a blend of barley unpeated and peated to 3.5 parts per million Non-age statement; aged primarily in ex-bourbon barrels with some ex-sherry casks Aromas of vanilla wafers, young pineapple, orange zest, and Bartlett pear skin precede a palate of candied tropical fruit, roasted sweet potato, and vanilla saltwater taffy leading to a long finish of malt and subtle smoke Gold medalist at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition 1740 bottles released in the Us Non-chill filtered; 52% Abv The Y.a. Series (this marks the first edition) has been created to further explore the influence of the Mars aging cellar in Yakushima. Single malts from both Mars Shinshu, high up in the Alps, and Mars Tsunuki, in southern Kagoshima, are aged and blended on the remote island. 135 kilometers south of Kagoshima, Yakushima is lush with subtropical evergreen forests and vegetation. Heavy precipitation, humidity, and coastal influence all contribute to the islands fingerprint on the maturation of Mars whisky. Info Producer:Mars Distillery Vintage:NV Country:Japan Region:Nagano Spirit Type:Japanese Whisky Spirit Sub Type:Blended / Blended Malt |
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| Price: | $ 134.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 6, 2023.
