From Japan’s highest distillery. Produced at Mars Shinshu Distillery at 2,600 feet in the Japanese Alps, Iwai is named for Kiichiro Iwai — one of the founding fathers of Japanese whisky. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, it delivers a corn-forward sweetness that bridges Japanese whisky and American bourbon beautifully.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Light corn sweetness, vanilla, caramel, subtle oak
- Palate: Smooth and approachable — vanilla, light caramel, soft oak, mild spice
- Finish: Clean and warm with lingering vanilla and grain
Details
- Distillery: Mars Shinshu, Japanese Alps (2,600 ft)
- Style: Japanese Whisky
- Cask: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
- ABV: 40%
- Bottle Size: 750ml
Whether sipping neat or in an Old Fashioned, Iwai is a must-have for bourbon lovers and Japanese whisky newcomers alike.
