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WhiskyNagano PrefectureJapan

Iwai Tradition

by Mars Shinshu Distillery
MaltySweetVanillaHoneyCitrusFloral
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🔬 Whiskey Details

Type
Japanese Blended Whisky
Age
NAS
Region
Nagano Prefecture
Distillery
Mars Shinshu Distillery

🎨 Flavor Profile

MaltySweetVanillaHoneyCitrusFloral

📝 Tasting Notes

👃 Nose

Light and approachable with gentle malt sweetness, vanilla custard, and hints of white flowers. Delicate notes of lemon zest, acacia honey, and green tea create an accessible, Japanese-style whisky profile.

👅 Palate

Soft and smooth with pronounced grain sweetness balanced by subtle malt character. Flavors of vanilla wafers, honey-drizzled rice crackers, and light citrus develop alongside a whisper of white pepper and oak.

🔥 Finish

Short to medium with gentle sweetness, a touch of grain, and subtle warming spice that dissipates cleanly.

🥃 How to Enjoy

Recommended
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Neat

Best for complex single malts and aged expressions. Room temperature in a tulip or Glencairn glass.

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On the Rocks

Works well with lighter blended whiskeys. Use one large ice cube to keep dilution slow and controlled.

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A Touch of Water

Opens up the aromatics on cask-strength bottlings. One small drop at a time — you can always add more.

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