Chubu, Nagano
Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery
信州蒸溜所
Founded
1985
Owner
Hombo Shuzo
Still Type
pot
Water Source
Central Alps granite filtered water
Status
active
✓ JSLMA Member
Tours Available
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About
Japan's highest altitude whisky distillery at 798m, located in the Central Alps of Nagano. Originally opened in 1985, closed in 1992, and revived in 2011 during the Japanese whisky boom.
Location
Whiskies from Mars Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery
Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2023
Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Single Malt · $100 – $250
48% ABV
Iwai Tradition
Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Blended · Under $50
40% ABV
Mars Maltage Cosmo
Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Blended Malt · Under $50
43% ABV
Mars Komagatake
Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Single Malt · $100 – $250
48% ABV
Iwai 45
Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Blended · Under $50
45% ABV
Mars Maltage 3+25
Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Blended Malt · $500+
46% ABV · 28 yrs