This delicious Mars Dake Kanba is created by blending a number of excellent malt whiskies together and the results are outstanding. Released by Kokubu Hokkaido, it’s a pure and accomplished expression that has a lot to offer on the nose, palate and finish. The majority of these bottles are only sold on the island of Hokkaido, with only a small fraction making it to mainland Japan. Thankfully, we’ve managed to get our hands on some so that you can too.
*This particular bottling was produced prior to the introduction of Japanese whisky labeling standards in February 2021.*
Mark Jackson (verified owner) –
I tried this at a bar in Asakusa on my last night in Tokyo. Very satisfying, layered, lightly smoky whisky. Given the small distribution even in Japan, I was so glad I could find it here!