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Mars - マルス
Whisky: Mars Komagatake 1987-2014 Salon de Shimaji, 4th release
Age: 27 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 1989
Bottled: 2014
Cask Type: American White Oak
Cask #: 479
Bottles: 249
Strength: 59%
   
Distillery: Mars Shinshu Distillery - マルス信州蒸溜所
Country: Japan
   
 
Date: 12-06-2015
Nose: Cigar box, slightly overripe sweet yellow fruit, beautiful gentle spices, dried oranges, jute, gentle clove.
Flavour: Dried oranges, cookies, vanilla, blossom, beautiful gentle spicy, subtle dynamic. Long lasting beautifully sweet and spicy finish.
Body: Gentle full round oily, elegant, mouthwatering warm.
Comments: Whatever animated discussion you're having, one sip and you've forgotten all about it.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ +++- ---- (8.75)