Blended Whiskey, Japan / Honshu – Nagano
In September 2020, the Mars Shinshu Distillery was renovated and expanded 35 years after its creation. This Japanese whiskey, which is at least 8 years old, has refreshing notes reminiscent of the Shinshu forest and wild flowers. The tagged Asagimadara butterfly (Parantica sita), known to migrate long distances, can be seen in the village of Miyada, where the distillery is located, during the month of September. Asagi Madara is the first blended whiskey created by Mars blending only whiskeys from Japan and aged 8 years.