Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2020

The 2020 limited release from Mars Shinshu Distillery, it is to celebrate the reconstruction of Mars distilling site, which will be activated in autumn 2020, and the landscape of the distillery is printed on the label.

This edition is matured in Sherry Casks and American White Oak casks. On nose, it comes first with a lot of dried fruits like dates and figs,  then with honey, chrysanthemum, custard and juice gummy, later with hints of mint. The alcohol by volume is slightly higher than the last 2 years, from 48% to 50%, strengthening the complexity on palate, which is full-bodied and oily, very easy to drink. Tastes like pomegranate, honey, apple and quite malty, full of light fruits in it. Finish with pomelo, which is long, gentle and warm, you can still feel its oiliness, not dry at all.