| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Whiskey |
| Produced In | Japan |
| ABV | 51% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $165.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2024-12-19 |
Mars The Y.A. #03 Review
This is the third edition from Mars’ fairly new “Y.A.” series. The abbreviated name stands for “Yakushima Aging,” while the line itself aims to showcase the unique influence of maturing pure malt on Japan’s Yakushima Island. Aged for four to six years in tropical, humid conditions, this lightly peated whisky brims with fruity and floral notes, with hints of subtle caramel and subtle smoke lingering underneath.
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