Iwai Tradition Wine Cask Finish Whisky 40% 750ml Mars Distillery; Japanese Whisky
| Description: | Annual, limited release blended Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan Iwai Tradition, from Mars Shinshu's core range, is finished in ex-Pinot Noir and Cabernet casks from Mars Winery in Yamanashi Distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn Iwai Tradition is non-age statement; aged primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks (other cask types including ex-wine, port, & new oak may vary batch to batch) The nose shows aromas of toasted oats, strawberries, and sweet cream which transition to a palate of pomegranate molasses, rosemary, and pink peppercorn with a lingering hint of cinnamon Non-chill filtered; 40% Abv For this limited-edition release, Mars finishes its premier blended whisky, Iwai Tradition, in ex-Pinot Noir and Cabernet casks from its own winery in Yamanashi. This expression retains the peppered backbone of the original Iwai Tradition while replacing its lightly floral notes with delicate baking spice. Tasting Notes Iwai Tradition Château Mars Wine Cask Whisky is a limited edition blended whisky produced by Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan. Distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn and aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, and American oak casks, Mars finishes its premier blended whisky, Iwai Tradition, in ex-wine casks from the Pinot Noir- and Cabernet-producing Mars Winery in Yamanashi. The nose shows aromas of toasted oats, strawberries, and sweet cream which transition to a palate of pomegranate molasses, rosemary, and pink peppercorn with a lingering hint of cinnamon. This expression retains the peppered backbone of the original Iwai Tradition while replacing its lightly floral notes with delicate baking spice. 40% Abv. |
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| Price: | $ 59.99 |
| 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 December 29, 2022.
