Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023 vs Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023 | Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 47% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $100 – $250 | $100 – $250 |
| Distillery | Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery | Miyagikyo Distillery |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Category
Mars Single Malt
Miyagikyo Single Malt
ABV
Mars 48%
Miyagikyo 47%
Age Statement
Mars NAS
Miyagikyo NAS
Price Tier
Mars $100 – $250
Miyagikyo $100 – $250
Distillery
Mars Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery
Miyagikyo Miyagikyo Distillery
JSLMA Compliant
Mars Yes
Miyagikyo Yes
Tasting Notes
| Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023 | Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Fresh apple, pear, honey, floral notes | Fresh apple, baked apple pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon, and light floral notes |
| Palate | Soft and rounded with orchard fruits, light caramel, vanilla, gentle spice | Juicy apple, caramel, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a lovely creamy sweetness |
| Finish | Medium length with clean fruit and oak | Medium to long with apple, vanilla, and a warming spiciness |
Nose
Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023
Fresh apple, pear, honey, floral notes
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Fresh apple, baked apple pie, vanilla custard, cinnamon, and light floral notes
Palate
Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023
Soft and rounded with orchard fruits, light caramel, vanilla, gentle spice
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Juicy apple, caramel, orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a lovely creamy sweetness
Finish
Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023
Medium length with clean fruit and oak
Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish
Medium to long with apple, vanilla, and a warming spiciness
Key Differences
- • Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023 comes in stronger at 48% ABV compared to Miyagikyo Apple Brandy Wood Finish's 47%.
- • They come from different distilleries: Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery and Miyagikyo Distillery.