Mars Tsunuki The First
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.

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

What People Are Saying

Whiskybase users rate Mars Tsunuki The First at 85/100. Reviewers highlight fresh, fruity notes with coastal salinity, marking an impressive debut from the Tsunuki distillery.

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How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat or with a small amount of water given the higher ABV.