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Mars Iwai Whisky 45
Mars Iwai 45 is a Japanese blended whisky known for its versatility in cocktails and a flavor profile influenced by American bourbon. It's a higher proof version of the original Iwai whisky, with notes of vanilla, butterscotch, baked apples, and strawberry on the nose, followed by ripe pears, quince, chocolate, and toffee on the palate. The finish is pleasantly sweet and lingering, according to some retailers.
75% Corn | 25% Malted Barley | High Malted Barley
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Part of the Hombo Shuzo Co. family of brands.
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Nose: Aromas of baked apples and sweet orchard fruits mingle with honey, butterscotch, and a light touch of floral vanilla.
Palate: A smooth, sweet, and bourbon-like character features notes of ripe pear, vanilla, and caramel, with subtle hints of white pepper spice and chocolate.
Finish: The finish is medium in length, offering a pleasant lingering sweetness with a touch of oak and a whisper of red fruit.
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Mars Iwai Blue Label
Mars Iwai Blue Label is a Japanese blended whisky known for its American whiskey influence, featuring a corn-forward mash bill balanced with malted barley and aged in ex-bourbon barrels. It offers a sweet, fruity, and slightly spicy profile with notes of pear, quince, red fruits, vanilla, and hints of oak and caramel. Some reviews online say it's ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails like an Old Fashioned.
75% Corn | 25% Malted Barley | High Malted Barley
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Nose: A delicate bouquet of floral notes, orchard fruits, vanilla, and caramel is complemented by hints of cinnamon and brûléed sugar.
Palate: The palate offers a bourbon-inspired sweetness with vanilla, mint, and burnt demerara sugar, followed by richer flavors of fruit and wet oak.
Finish: The finish is medium-length and smooth, with a pleasing warmth that leaves a pleasant tannic note of black tea and a touch of orange bitterness.
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