Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Iwai Tradition
岩井トラディション
Distillery
Category
Blended
ABV
40%
Price Range
Under $50
Volume
750ml
Cask Type
Bourbon barrel, sherry cask
✓ JSLMA Certified Japanese Whisky
About
Named after Kiichiro Iwai, the man who sent Masataka Taketsuru to Scotland to learn whisky making. A blended whisky that represents approachable Japanese whisky at a reasonable price point. Popular in the US market.
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Honey, caramel, vanilla, cereal, and a mild fruitiness
Palate
Smooth and easy with toffee, vanilla, light fruit, cereal sweetness, and mild oak
Finish
Medium length, clean, with lingering vanilla and a hint of spice
How to Enjoy
Versatile: neat, on the rocks, highball, or in cocktails. Great value introduction to Japanese whisky.
