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Mars Tsunuki The First Single Malt
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Mars Tsunuki The First Single Malt

Whiskey Single Malt Kyushu No age statement 59% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector
8 reviews
94 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

As the name suggests, this is the first release from Mars' Tsunuki Distillery located on the island of Kyushu. The single malt was distilled in 2016-2017 and is matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry barrels for over 3 years. It is bottled at 59% ABV. This is the first release from Mars to be both distilled and aged at sea level. Available as of December 2020.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 75
Rich 70
Sweet 70
Vanilla 40
Tart 30
Spicy 25
Oily 15

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.

worldwhiskies95 5.0

Very good with notes of strawberries, tropical fruit, honey, nuts, raisins, cinnamon, apricots, peaches, and Sakura. Nose: Bananas, Honey, Apricots, Smoke, Raisins, Cinnamon, Pears, Milk Chocolate, Strawberries, Almonds Palate: Strawberries, Raisins, Dates, Coconuts, Honey, Quince, Guavas, Golden Syrup, Peaches Finish: Strawberries, Quince, Honey, Cinnamon, Walnuts, Luxardo Cherries, Butterscotch, Mangoes, Kiwis

Brian trip 3.3

Nose: youthful, the alcohol is very present, pretty smokey and muddy Taste: it burns a lot in my mouth and it was malty and spicy, the body was light with pepper after taste, chocalate comes up after many sips. The after taste was quite long. Not a complex dram

Matthew Ian Mace 4.0

A very full drink … tad sharp but a great slow drink

MNAmateur 3.8

Cinnamon spice and fruit

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