| Rating | 93 |
| Style | Whiskey |
| Produced In | Japan |
| ABV | 45% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $36.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2022-11-28 |
Mars Shinshu Iwai 45 Review
This blended Japanese whisky was created with cocktails in mind, but it holds its own comfortably when enjoyed neat. Dried and fresh red berry aromas jump out on the nose, while the palate delivers bright orchard fruits with a racy finish. This is ideal summer whisky and screams out for a refreshing highball.
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