Mars : Cosmo Wine Cask Finish

Characteristics and Tasting Advice for the Cosmo Wine Cask Finish by Mars

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals rich notes of juicy fruits such as fig, accompanied by banana chip aromas. Delicate notes of fresh apricot tea complete this complex olfactory profile, while the characteristic honeyed sweetness of Cosmo whisky is expressed harmoniously.

Palate
On the palate, this complex blend of different malts expresses maturity and character. The wine casks provide balanced soft spices and dark fruits, creating a fine and round profile. Elegant tannins and wood create a long, rounded finish, revealing the full sophistication of this unique blend.

Pairings and Tasting Occasions

This exceptional whisky is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate the complexity brought by the finish in Japanese red wine casks and the authentic expression of this aged malt blend.

An Exceptional Japanese Whisky from Nagano with Unique Viticultural Influences

The Mars Distillery: Pioneer of High-Altitude Japanese Whisky

Founded by Kiichiro Iwai, owner of a shochu producer, the Mars distillery is located in Nagano at 800 meters above sea level. Closed in 1992, reopened in 2011 and now owned by the Hombo Shuzo group, this distillery is also established in Tsunuki (since 2016) and on Yakushima Island. Mars stands out for its combined production of whisky and local wines, allowing unique finishes in Japanese wine casks from their own vineyard. Despite being 60 times smaller than the largest distillery in Japan, Mars is distinguished by its innovative spirit and the quality of its spirits.

Cosmo Wine Cask Finish: The Art of Double Maturation

The Cosmo Wine Cask Finish represents a complex blend of different malts expressing maturity and character. This limited edition benefits from a finish in local Japanese red wine casks from their own vineyard, with some malts aged for over 2 years in these wine casks. This unique combination of whisky and wine production allows Mars to create exceptional expressions, delivering a tasting profile of rare complexity and elegance, sought after by the finest connoisseurs of Japanese whisky.