Whisky, 'Iwai' [BLUE LABEL]

• Blended Japanese Whisky produced at Mars Shinshu in Nagano
• Blend of 70% corn and 30% malted barley
• Aged between 2–5 years in ex-bourbon barrels
• Delicate nose of cinnamon and brûléed sugar; palate of Red Delicious apple skin and English breakfast tea with pleasant tannin on the finish
• 40% ABV

Mars Shinshu’s core, blended whisky, named for Japanese whisky pioneer, Kiichiro Iwai (pronounced E-Y), is inspired by the great whiskies of America but retains a distinctly Japanese finesse. This whisky is perfect for classic Japanese highballs.

Tasting Notes

Mars Shinshu’s core, blended whisky is named for Japanese whisky pioneer, Kiichiro Iwai (pronounced E-Y), who worked closely with Mars when initially developing its stills and production techniques. Distilled from a mash bill of 70% corn and 30% malted barley, Iwai is aged a minimum of two years in exclusively ex-bourbon barrels. A delicate nose of cinnamon and brûléed sugar opens to a palate of red delicious apple skin and English breakfast tea with pleasant tannin on the finish. Inspired by the great whiskies of America, Iwai retains a distinctly Japanese finesse and is perfect for classic Japanese highballs. 40% ABV

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