Hombo Shuzo (Mars)
Mars Tsunuki The First
マルス津貫 ザ・ファースト
Distillery
Category
Single Malt
ABV
59%
Price Range
$250 – $500
Volume
700ml
Cask Type
Bourbon barrel
✓ JSLMA Certified Japanese Whisky
About
The inaugural single malt release from Hombo Shuzo's Tsunuki distillery in Kagoshima. Distilled in Kagoshima's warm climate, producing a rich and tropical character distinct from their cooler Mars Shinshu distillery.
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich tropical fruit, mango, honey, vanilla, and a warm maltiness
Palate
Full bodied with tropical fruit, caramel, dark honey, dried fruit, and a rich oiliness
Finish
Long and warming with lingering fruit sweetness and gentle oak
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed neat or with a small amount of water given the higher ABV.