Mars Komagatake 10 Year Old Maltage Pure Malt Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2013) 70cl

The first 10 year old release of Mars shortly after it's revival period in the early 2010s.

An old bottling from Mars under the name of "MALTAGE". Distilled at the highest operational distillery in Japan, and vatting carefully selected malts, the palate is reminiscent of red fruits, like cherries with a lovely finish.

MALTAGE "KOMAGATAKE" is a 10-year Pure Malt Whisky that embodies the rich nature of the Central Alps. Nestled at an elevation of 798 meters, the Mars Whisky Distillery stands quietly, gazing up at the majestic Mount Komagatake.

This whisky features fruity aromas of apricot and pear in the top notes, complemented by a pleasant sherry scent that balances harmoniously. The complex flavors, enriched by the acidity of the malt whisky, offer a delightful tasting experience.

About Mars

Japan's highest distillery, Shinshu was built by the whisky division of the Hombo Shuzo Co, known as Mars, in 1985. It is located in Miyada, a village in the Nagano Prefecture, and operated for seven years before being mothballed in 1992. Despite being relatively succesful in their native market, Mars had not had the success of its competitors Nikka and Suntory on the global stage, and the struggling Japanese whisky market at the time forced the company's hand. In the subsequent years however, things began to improve, and Shinshu distillery was eventually re-opened in 2011. Mars bottles its single malt under the Komagatake brand, and have also opened a sister distillery called Tsunuki to provide for its popular blends.

This whisky has been aged in the stone warehouse of Mars Tsunuki distillery in Kagoshima. It is a vatting of ex-Bourbon cask aged spirit.

In 1985, Hombo Breweries opened the Mars Shinshu distillery in Miyata village at the foot of the Komagatake Alps in Japan’s Nagano prefecture. Whisky production there takes place only during winter, with the rest of the year spent brewing beer and distilling other spirits. However, with the popularity of whisky enjoying a resurgence in Japan, “winter” now lasts for about six months at the distillery.

40% ABV

70cl