Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar


Mars maltage | Whisky | Single malt | Japan | 70cl | 60%

Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar
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Our buying advice for Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar

The Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is the perfect choice for enthusiasts who appreciate a premium single cask whisky. This whisky comes from Japan and was bottled at a cask strength of no less than 60%. This powerful and intensely fruity whisky requires a well-developed palate. We advise beginners not to start with this type of whisky, as the profile can be too overwhelming. The price of this single cask whisky is somewhat higher, but the taste and quality make it more than worth it.

Flavour profile from this whisky

Flowered
Salted
Smoked
Wooded
Spiced
Fruited

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Flavour notes

The first impression is strongly fruit-led, followed by a clear floral lift. The first fill bourbon barrel adds vanilla, wood spice and a buttery roundness.

At 60% ABV it remains remarkably composed. The young spirit is still clearly present, lively and clean, while the cask influence gives shape without overwhelming the whisky.
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Product info about Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar

Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a Japanese single malt that proves age alone does not define interest. The Nectar selected this cask in 2021, when the whisky was just three years old, because it already offered a clear look at the quality of the spirit produced at Shinshu distillery.

It comes from one first fill bourbon barrel, cask number 3723, filled in 2018 and bottled in 2021 at a natural cask strength of 60% ABV. Only 241 bottles were released, so this is a very focused snapshot of one individual cask rather than a broad house style. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we value this bottling for the way it shows the promise of young Japanese whisky when clean distillate and careful maturation come together.

The first fill bourbon barrel leaves its mark through vanilla, wood spice and a buttery note, yet the whisky remains vivid, fruity and floral. Its youth is part of its charm: direct, lively and expressive, with the high strength integrated in a surprisingly gentle way.

The first impression is strongly fruit-led, followed by a clear floral lift. The first fill bourbon barrel adds vanilla, wood spice and a buttery roundness.

At 60% ABV it remains remarkably composed. The young spirit is still clearly present, lively and clean, while the cask influence gives shape without overwhelming the whisky.

Specifications of Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar

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Brand MARS MALTAGE
Bottler Unknown
Bottling
Content 70cl
Alcohol percentage 60%
Type Single Malt
Area Onbekend
Country Japan
Age 3j.
No Age Statement
Multi-Vintage
Distillation date 01/01/2018
Bottling date 01/01/2021
Cask strength
Single cask
Cask number 3723
Vat type Bourbon Barrel
Number of bottles in bottling 241
Nectar exclusive
Gift wrapping
Collector’s item
Allergens No specific allergen information for this product
Tags Single Cask, Vatsterkte, Floral, Fruity, Spiced, In stock
Tasting notes vanilla, butter, wood spice
Flavour profile - Flowered Averagely flowered
Flavour profile - Salted Not salted
Flavour profile - Smoked Not smoked
Flavour profile - Wooded Not wooded
Flavour profile - Spiced Averagely spiced
Flavour profile - Fruited Strongly fruited
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About MARS MALTAGE

Mars whisky is a brand of Hombo Shuzo, a producer of traditional Japanese drinks. They have two whisky distilleries in their portfolio, Shinshu and Tsunuki, and their products are marketed under the Mars name. Shinshu opened in 2011 and Tsunuki in 2016, and despite that relatively short history, they have already clearly earned their place in the whisky world.

Shinshu's signature single malt can be found in shops as Komagatake, Tsunuki does it under its own name. Mars Whisky creates a range of whiskies. Cosmo and Kasei are entry-level blends. They also make pure malts (the equivalent of blended malts) and an impressive range of limited editions, single cask bottlings and other special editions from both their distilleries.

Hombo Shuzo has several production sites and maturation cellars, which allows them to move casks around during maturation to allow them to evolve in optimal conditions. This gives the casks very distinct characters depending on where they have been situated, which is ideal for a company that needs many different types of whisky for their blends.

Whiskies from Mars, Shinshu and Tsunuki are always very rewarding to discover, precisely because there is so much variety in the flavour profiles.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of whisky is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar?

Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a single malt whisky.

The word 'single' causes some confusion for many. A single malt is nothing more and nothing less than a product from a single distillery. So it has nothing to do with a single cask or even casks of the same age.

Single malt whisky is made from malted barley and distilled in the famous copper pot stills, the distinctive copper stills.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a no age statement whisky (NAS)?

No, Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is not a no age statement (NAS) whisky. The label explicitly states an age and that age represents the youngest whisky found in the bottle (or in the blend).

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a single cask whisky?

Yes, Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a single cask whisky. That makes this spirit unique of its kind, because because it only came from one cask and was not blended with other casks, only the other bottles from the same cask are exactly the same.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a whisky at cask strength?

Yes, Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a whisky cask strength. A cask strength whisky is not diluted with water before bottling, but goes straight from the cask into the bottle and therefore retains the alcohol percentage during/after cask maturation.

One of the advantages of a cask-strength whisky is that, as a drinker, you can decide how strong you like your whisky by diluting or not diluting it with a little water yourself according to your preference, instead of the producer having already done this for you.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar suitable to give as a gift?

Although this Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is not or does not have explicit gift packaging, it can certainly make an excellent gift. Gift packs are usually taken as a safe choice of gift because brands often combine the most accessible or their most popular whisky combine with a fun accessory in a nice gift pack. But if you are looking for a gift for an experienced whisky-drinker they may not be waiting for yet another glass and then this one Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar might even be a better choice than such a gift pack.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar een goede keuze voor mij?

This Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar can be a whisky one that suits you if you like a whisky with a floral character. Indeed, this florality is quite emphatic in the flavour profile.

However, we recommend that you also look at the rest of the flavour profile, as this florality is of course only one part of the overall character of this whisky.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a tarred whisky?

No, there is no peat in the flavour profile in this Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar whisky . The absence of any smokiness therefore makes it suitable for those who do not like a peat flavour.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a spicy whisky?

Yes, Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a whisky with a fairly spicy flavour profile: the spiciness of this whisky will be discernible right from the first sip from your glass.

The spiciness of a spirit can come about in different ways.

  • In whisky, the spicy notes mainly arise during the maturation process in wooden casks. The type of wood used (e.g. American oak, European oak) and whether the casks have been used before (e.g. sherry casks) have a big influence on the spiciness of the whisky that comes out of them.
  • With rum, the spicy notes can also come from the barrels used, but in addition there is also a separate class of "Spiced rum" where extra spices are added.
  • Gin has a much shorter production cycle and therefore does not usually get its spiciness from wood. Spicy notes in a gin are usually the direct result of the botanicals used to "colour" the gin and give it its own identity.
Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a fruity whisky?

Yes, Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a whisky with an intensely fruity flavour profile: the fruitiness of this whisky will be discernible right from the first sip from your glass.

  • Whiskies with a fruity character can range from light and fresh apple notes to deep, ripe stone fruits and exotic aromas. This fruitiness can come from the grains, yeast and fermentation used, the shape of the pot stills and the cask type.
  • Rum made from sugar cane or molasses lends itself ideally to fruity notes. From the fresh citrus aromas of a white rum to the deep pineapple and banana notes of an aged variety - fruitiness is an essential characteristic in many rums. Again, the same factors affect fruitiness as with whisky.
Do you drink Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar pure or with ice?

Whether you drink this Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar whisky best with or without ice is a personal choice. We have always chosen not to take a stance on adding water or ice to whisky. There are certainly good reasons to add a little water to your whisky, but whether it adds value to you or detracts from your enjoyment is something you should mainly discover for yourself.

Does Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar have a high alcohol content?

Whisky of more than 52% is rather rare. Often, such a high alcohol content is due to the fact that it is a cask strength whisky (a whisky cask strength): the whisky in that case is not diluted before bottling so it goes into the bottle at a higher alcohol content. Whisky with a high alcohol content often benefits from a few drops of water to release the aromas and make the alcohol less predominant in the glass, and in itself is also fine for use in stronger cocktails.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar an independent bottling?

No, Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is an official bottling of Mars Maltage.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar suitable for an Irish Coffee?

To make an Irish Coffee according to the rules of the art, you need an Irish whiskey. Since you are going to mix it with coffee and whipped cream, we recommend using a good, but not overpriced whiskey. This Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar is a whiskey, but because this whiskey comes from Japan it is not the best choice to make a "real" Irish Coffee.

Did you know that the first Irish Coffee was invented in 1942 by bartender Joe Sheridan? He was working at the airport in Foynes, in the west of Ireland. The barman saw some tired passengers and figured they needed coffee with something special. To perk them up, he poured them coffee with a dash of whiskey mixed in and some coffee on top. When asked if it was Brazilian coffee, Sheridon replied, "No, my friend, this is Irish Coffee." And so it was.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar vegan?

According to the data currently available to us, we cannot state with certainty that this product is vegan and this claim is not explicitly made by the brand.

Is Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar a biological whisky?

Based on the information available to us, we can conclude that this Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar whisky from Mars Maltage is not an organic product.

How do I get started with Japanese whisky?

In 1918, a young Japanese chemistry student Masataka Taketsuru left for Scotland with one clear goal: to learn how to make whisky. He studied in Glasgow, interned at several distilleries and obsessively noted down every detail of the process. Those notes would later form the basis of the Japanese whisky industry.

Today, Japanese whisky is a phenomenon. Bottles go under the hammer for tens of thousands of euros, distilleries can barely keep up with demand and the number of producers has exploded. But at the same time, that also makes it confusing: where do you start if you just want to drink it?

You'll discover all about it in our blog post Japanese whisky explained: from entry-level to untraceable.

Where can I buy Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar?

There are several places in Belgium and the Netherlands where you can whisky can order, but there are some specific reasons why Drankenshop Broekmans is the best place to order these Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar and numerous other Mars Maltage whisky order:

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Mars 2018 Komagatake Single Cask The Nectar
€ 237,39 incl. VAT