Mars Iwai Blended Whisky - 75cl
Mars Iwai Blended Whisky — a modern accessible Japanese blended whisky from Mars Shinshu Distillery (Nagano, Japan). Named for Kiichiro Iwai, the Japanese distilling pioneer who influenced Masataka Taketsuru (Nikka founder). Mars Shinshu Distillery is the highest-altitude distillery in Japan (798m). Owned by Hombo Shuzo (established 1872).
Why you'll love it
- Refined honey, gentle vanilla, warm smoothness, delicate character, elegant Japanese mountain-distillery expression — Mars Iwai signature
- From Mars Shinshu — Japan's highest-altitude distillery (798m elevation)
- Kiichiro Iwai heritage — Japanese distilling pioneer
- Presented in Mars' distinctive Iwai bottle
Perfect pairings
Excellent in Japanese highballs, cocktails, or on the rocks. Pairs beautifully with yakitori, sushi, or Japanese cuisine.
Perfect for
- Japanese highball and cocktail preparation
- Introducing friends to Japanese craft blended whisky
- Whisky drinkers exploring heritage-narrative Japanese brands
Compare with
Interested in Iwai Tradition (step-up)? Try Mars Iwai Tradition ($95). Interested in Mars Maltage blended malt? Mars Maltage COSMO ($131). For Suntory highball peer: Suntory Kakubin ($65).
Frequently asked
Who is Kiichiro Iwai?
Japanese distilling pioneer (early 20th century). Kiichiro Iwai worked with Masataka Taketsuru (Nikka founder) on Taketsuru's original Japanese whisky research in Scotland. Iwai's family later started Mars whisky production — hence the "Mars Iwai" brand honouring this heritage.
Why is high altitude significant?
Mars Shinshu Distillery sits at 798m elevation in the Japanese Alps — the highest-altitude distillery in Japan. Higher altitude = cooler temperatures, distinctive maturation environment, cleaner mountain water.
Quick facts
- Category: Blended Japanese Whisky
- Distillery: Mars Shinshu (Nagano, 798m elevation)
- Owner: Hombo Shuzo (est. 1872)
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 75cl
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and refined — concentrated subtle vanilla, gentle orchard fruit, refined Japanese oak, soft cereal, light warm spice, with the distinctive Mars Iwai Blended Japanese whisky signature.
PALATE
Smooth and layered — concentrated subtle vanilla, gentle orchard fruit, refined Japanese oak, soft cereal, with the precise Mars Iwai blended Japanese whisky complexity.
FINISH
Medium-long and refined — sustained vanilla, gentle fruit, refined Japanese oak, and a polished Japanese blended fade.
ABV: 40% ABV