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MARS The Y.A. #02 Blended malt Whisky – 700ML

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  • Limited edition, annually released pure malt Japanese whisky distilled at Mars Komagatake Distillery (fka Mars Shinshu) and Mars Tsunuki Distillery and aged at the Mars Yakushima Aging Cellar on Yakushima Island, Japan
  • Second release (2023) in the Y.A. (Yakushima Aged) series
  • 100% malted barley, peated to an average of 15ppm
  • Minimum 3 years old; aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry barrels
  • Aromas of banana chips, coconut, custard, and flint lead to a palate of vanilla wafer, caramelized pineapple, and smokey oolong tea on the finish
  • Non-chill filtered; 49% ABV
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The Y.A. #2 (Yakushima Aged) is the next installment in Mars’ blended malt series from the Komagatake and Tsunuki distilleries. The whiskies are married together and aged entirely on the island of Yakushima approximately 60km off the southern coast of Kyushu. The year round rain, subtropical temperatures, and insane humidity has an intense effect on the whisky. The 2nd release has a smokier profile than the first. Think grilled pears, black tea, honey with sea salt and you’re in the ballpark. Aged in ex-bourbon and sherry barrels. 15ppm, 49% ABV.

Brand Tasting Notes: Aromas of banana chips, coconut, custard, and flint lead to a palate of vanilla wafer, caramelized pineapple, and smokey oolong tea on the finish