Mars Iwai Japanese Whisky is brought to you by the Mars Shinshu Distillery. Situated between the north and south Japanese alps, Mars Shinshu is Japan's highest whisky distillery, at nearly 800 meters. Produced and bottled by Hombo Shuzo Co. Kiichiro Iwai, who this spirit is named after, was a silent pioneer of Japanese Whisky. This whisky is inspired by the great whiskies of America. Crafted from a majority of corn, balanced with light malt and aged in ex-bourbon barrels. A product of Japan.
Situated at 2,600 feet in between the Central and Southern Japanese Alps, Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery. “Iwai” (pronounced like the vowels E-Y), is named after Kiichiro Iwai, one of the grandfathers of Japanese whisky. This whisky is made with majority corn balanced with light malt, aged in ex bourbon barrels. Ideal for daily sipping, or in spirit forward cocktails like old fashioned, boulevardiers, or mint juleps. Great intro to the Japanese whisky category and also perfect for bourbon drinkers.
