Mars Komagatake, Single malt. Nature of Shinshu – Kuhiganzakura. Nice balance, little peat in the background. Cask strength- good with a dash of water — 5 years ago
Rich mouthfeel. Warm aromas and flavors of cherry, dried red fruits, pomegranate, blueberry, vanilla, spice, and fruit tart. Medium tannins. Long finish. — 6 years ago
Much more peated and very delicious — 3 years ago
Good stuff. Peaty but well balanced — 5 years ago
Golden color. Aromas and flavors of vanilla, mint, grapefruit, almond, cherry, caramel, and ramune soda in the finish. Complex. Medium + finish! One of Mars best offerings! — 6 years ago
Powerful yet silky. Maple and toasted almonds — 7 years ago
Caramel color. Rich cloves, apple cider, potpourri, cherry, red fruits, prunes. Smells like the Holidays! Medium body. Medium + finish. — 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! — 6 years ago
Norman Gennaro
This is the Mar’s Biker Journey. The nose is what I would call traditional scotch blended nose but I’m no expert on these and a real novice. I get bananas on the nose. Light wood on the flavor, relatively thin and light on the palate. It coats but nothing dominates or punches. It’s a smooth easy drinker. — a year ago