The Mars Shinshu Distillery

Hombo Shuzo Co. is a small producer of alcoholic beverages with a whisky distillery in Shinshu. This distillery was opened in 1985 in order to produce a whisky with special Japanese characteristics. Hombo selected an interesting location for their distillery, which is situated in the small village of Miyada 798 metres above sea level, high up in the Japanese Alps in Nagano.

The company had actually acquired a licence to produce whisky as early as in 1949 and after briefly producing it in Kagoshima, began to search for the perfect whisky-making spot. Kagoshima, after all, situated on the southeast corner of Kyushu, isn’t the most natural spot in the world to make whisky. Rather more adequate are the colder northern districts, with their moderate levels of humidity and high quality water, and it was to this area that the company looked.

History Of The Mars Shinshu Distillery

The search for this natural place for whisky production was finally fruitful in 1985 when the Shinshu distillery was opened at the high altitude of 798 metres, in the Japanese Alps in Nagano not far from Tokyo. The population of this small town is just 9.000. During winter, the temperature habitually drops below minus-15. The humidity during summer is moderate and the water is of high quality, making the area an ideal location for whisky production.

Initially, whisky was produced only during wintertime as other seasons were used to produce other drinks. In 1992, the production of whisky was temporarily halted due to sluggish demand. It would be resumed in 2012. The most notable product to come out of this distillery is the single malt whisky named Komagatake after one of the many nearby mountains; other brands include Mars Amber and 3&7, to name but a few.

The company was founded back in 1872 by Honbu Matsusa. Honbu had a vision for the company: Not only should it focus on business promotion, but it should also emphasize social service and responsibility. His successors have tried their very best to carry out this vision and contribute to society. Today the company is notable nationwide for making all sorts of alcoholic beverages.

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Mars Japanese Whisky “Biker Journey” 2019

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Mars Tsunuki The First 2020

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Mars Japanese Whisky “Biker Journey”- 4th Edition

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Hombo Mars Moshi-Moshi

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Mars Whisky X Lamigo “Monkey King”

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Mars Japanese Whisky “Biker Journey”- 2nd Edition

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Shinshu Mars Karuizawa Club

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Mars Japanese Whisky “Biker Journey”- 3rd Edition

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Mars The Lucky Cat Choco 2021

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Mars Tsunuki Distillery WA BI GIN

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Mars Whisky Three and Seven

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Shinshu Mars Twin Alps Whisky

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Mars Maltage 28 Year Old Pure Malt

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Mars Komagatake × Chichibu Malt Duo 2021

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Mars Maltage Cosmo

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Mars The Lucky Cat Hana 2020

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Hombo Mars Iwai Tradition

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Mars Maltage Komagatake Pure Malt 10 Year Old Wine Cask Finish

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Mars Komagatake Limited Edition 2020

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Mars Iwai Tradition Sherry Cask Finish

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Mars Komagatake Yakushima Ageing 2020

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Mars Komagatake 2022 Edition

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Mars The Lucky Cat “Luna”

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Mars Asagi Madara 8 Year old 2020 Limited Release

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Marsmalt Le Papillon 2020 Cask 3397

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Saigo Don Blended Mars Whisky

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Mars Whisky Tsunagu

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Mars Whisky Komagatake E-Power Cask Strength 2016

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Mars Tsunuki Damask Rose WA BI GIN

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Mars Blended Whisky Extra

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Mars Komagatake Bourbon Barrel 24 Year Old Single Malt

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While Suntory and Nikka are the most widely recognized whiskies outside of Japan, Mars has a loyal following among locals. The distillery is positioned at the highest elevation of any in Japan, contributing to the flavour derived from the distillation process. This is an excellent single malt whisky, bottled at 58% ABV after being aged for 24 years in a bourbon barrel.

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Mars Single Cask Komagatake Campbelltoun Loch 15th Anniversary

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Mars Whisky Tsunagu Blended Whisky

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Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2020

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Mars Burn the Barrel 2nd Edition

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Mars Blended “Red Turtle” Limited Edition

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