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Mars Iwai Tradition
Mars Iwai Tradition is a blended Japanese whisky known for its balanced and approachable profile. It features a blend of malted barley and corn, aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry, and other casks, and is bottled at 40% ABV. The whisky boasts a vibrant gold color and offers a nose of clove, wildflower honey, and a hint of peat. On the palate, it presents notes of nougat, milk chocolate, and cinnamon, with a restrained chocolate finish.
  Mars Iwai [Mars E-why]   Japanese Whisky, Blended Japan $59.99 40.00% ABV
 70% Malted Barley | 30% Corn | High Corn
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Part of the  Hombo Shuzo Co. family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromas of red fruit and honey give way to notes of vanilla, toasted oats, and a whisper of peat.
Palate: The sweet, rich flavor profile offers tastes of caramel, milk chocolate, and ripe cherries, balanced with a hint of spicy ginger.
Finish: A clean, medium-length finish leaves a pleasing warmth and lingers with notes of baking spice, toasted nuts, and a touch of smoke.
Hatozaki Pure Malt Small Batch
Aged for several years in ex bourbon casks, ex sherry casks and Japanese Mizunara casks from the Hokkaido and Tohuku forests, this whisky carries a rich profile of cereals and dried fruit, with accents of smoke and honey on the finish. Composed of 100% malt whiskies and blended from 5 to 6-year-old single malt, it is only produced in small batches of less than 20 casks. This whisky is never coloured or unchill-filtered.
  Hatozaki [HOT-uh-ZAW-kee]   Japanese Whisky, Blended Malt Japan $67.99 46.00% ABV
 Mashbill Undisclosed | >51% Malted Barley | High Corn
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Part of the  Marussia Beverages USA family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: The fragrance is alive with dried apricots, sweet toasted malt, sandalwood, and toasted spices.
Palate: A rich note of toasted granola clusters opens on the tongue followed by sultanas, stone fruits, baking spices, and vanilla cream.
Finish: The finish is long and warm with honey and a surprising whiff of something smoky at the end of it all.
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