History,
Annual, limited release blended Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan Iwai Tradition, from Mars Shinshu’s core range, finished in Sakura casks (Japanese cherry blossom tree) for an additional 6 months Distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn Iwai Tradition is non-age statement; aged primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks (other cask types including ex-wine, port, & new oak may vary batch to batch)
Tasting Notes,
Honey, straw, and apricot jam with floral highlights on the nose transition to a brandy-like roundness on the palate with a finish of cotton candy and ripe red berries
Roses, roasted red fruits, nuts, and some powdered cocoa. The palate has some of that American oak vanilla custard, mocha, and more creamy chocolate.
Annual, limited release blended Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan Iwai Tradition, from Mars Shinshu’s core range, finished in Sakura casks (Japanese cherry blossom tree) for an additional 6 months Distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn Iwai Tradition is non-age statement; aged primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks (other cask types including ex-wine, port, & new oak may vary batch to batch)
Tasting Notes,
Honey, straw, and apricot jam with floral highlights on the nose transition to a brandy-like roundness on the palate with a finish of cotton candy and ripe red berries
Roses, roasted red fruits, nuts, and some powdered cocoa. The palate has some of that American oak vanilla custard, mocha, and more creamy chocolate.
