Japanese Whisky

Mars Komagatake (annual)

Mars · Nagano, Japan

Review and tasting notes

A limited annual release from a small mountain distillery.

Key facts

• Category: Japanese Whisky
• Distillery: Mars
• Region: Nagano, Japan
• ABV / Proof: 50% · 100 proof
• Age: At least 3 years (varies by annual release)
• Typical price: $100-200

Tasting profile

• Nose: Woody and austere, cereal-forward, boozy aromatic profile
• Palate: Toasted oats, strawberries, sweet cream transitioning to pomegranate molasses, rosemary, pink peppercorn
• Finish: Lingering hint of cinnamon
• Best for: A limited annual release from a small mountain distillery