Really light nose, berries. Really hints at the Rosé barrels.
Palette is fresh with berries and a very smooth taste. — 8 years ago
Old gold in color. Aromas up front hit with leather upholstery, stewed fruits, rum soaked raisins, dried red fruits, toasted coconut, and cigar smoke. Full mouthfeel. Dry tannins, with additional flavors of hazelnuts, almonds, and sherry. Medium finish. — 9 years ago
Medium peat. 59% alc v/v. (from Wine & Highball bar in Kyoto). — 6 years ago
Gorgeous tawny color. Aromas of nail varnish, cherry liquor, vanilla bean, coconut, hazelnut, brandy, quince, and dried fig. Mouthfeel is voluptuous. Flavors echo the nose plus additional smoky notes, cherry pie, and subtle ginger, coriander, and licorice spices. Long, unctuous finish. Wonderful 24 year expression from Mars! — 9 years ago
Mars Komagatake, Single malt. Nature of Shinshu – Kuhiganzakura. Nice balance, little peat in the background. Cask strength- good with a dash of water — 8 years ago
Oloroso sherry in color. In your face sherry aromas of hazelnut, black currant, dried red fruits, almond, honey, vanilla, smoke, and subtle floral notes. Gorgeous mouthfeel, very, very subtle peat notes in the back palate. Finish is a warm blanket right out of the dryer! Amazing! — 9 years ago
Ichiro Kawachi
@ Mizunara again Whisper of peat — 6 years ago