Mars ‘The Y.A.’ refers to the Yakushima Aging.
This whisky is a blend of malt from Mars Shinshu Distillery in Nagano and Tsunuki Distillery in Kagoshima, which was aged in mainly bourbon barrels on the small island of Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage site and rainforest off the coast of Kyushu in the South of Japan.
Sweet notes of tropical fruits such as orange, pineapple, and banana, and hints of vanilla and caramel on the nose.
The palate shows a beautiful balance between juicy fruitiness and a slight saltiness with a rich texture. Fruitiness and elegant malt lead to a long finish.
