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Mars Iwai Sherry Cask Finish
Mars Iwai Sherry Cask Finish is a blended Japanese whisky known for its rich, sweet, and complex character, resulting from a finishing period in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. It presents a delightful interplay of dried fruits, honey, and subtle peat notes, balanced by a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The sherry influence adds depth with notes of dark fruits, while subtle oak and spice notes contribute to a lingering, harmonious finish.
  Mars Iwai [Mars E-why]   Japanese Whisky, Blended Japan $76.99 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 brown sugar and sweet cherry mingle with hints of cacao and toasted nuts.
Palate: Flavors of dried apricot, orange peel, and caramel are accented by subtle baking spices like nutmeg and ginger.
Finish: A soft and elegant finish with a lingering sweetness of maple and sherry notes.
Kaiyo Whisky The Peated
Kaiyo The Peated is a Japanese whisky that offers a unique blend of smoky and sweet flavors, matured in both Madeira and Mizunara oak casks. The whisky features a smoky nose with hints of nuts, sweet fruit, and honey, and a long, drying finish. It's made with 100% malted barley and has a peat intensity of 35 PPM.
 100% Malted Barley
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Tasting Notes
Nose: Peat smoke is present but not overpowering, balanced with vanilla, coconut, and fresh wood notes. Some reviews also mention pear, apples, and other fruits.
Palate: The palate opens with spicy vanilla oak, then transitions to oranges, pear, and a touch of heat. It also features notes of toasted almonds, burnt sugar, and coconut.
Finish: The finish is described as lingering and warm, with a sweet, smoky quality. Some reviews note a lingering rubberiness, while others find it to be a sweet, drying finish.
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