Mars Komagatake 2021 IPA Cask Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sip Whiskey with the classic Laphroaig smoke

with the classic Laphroaig smoke sitting beneath

this spirit has aged gently in ex-bourbon barrels

This release was 100% distilled and aged in Nagano at the Shinsu distillery

Creamy and well-balanced

polished tannins

Mars Komagatake 2021 IPA Cask Finish Single Malt Japanese Whisky Sip Whiskey with the classic Laphroaig smokeAfter three years of aging in traditional oak barrels, Mars further mature this whisky in casks that were used in the production of their neighbour's India Pale Ale. It adds a subtle beer character to the malt. Expect citrus fruits and fresh herbs on the nose with hints of vanilla, grapefruit and orange on the palate. The finish is clean and crisp, a little bit like the bitterness of a beer.