Mars Komagatake Shinshu 2021 48% 70cl China A hint of ‘Café Noir’

A hint of ‘Café Noir’ biscuits

while the taste shines brightly with wine-fruit notes that carry hints of sweet violet and spiced plum

like pineapple and starfruit

The top notes are sweet and maritime

some almonds and dried spices

Mars Komagatake Shinshu 2021 48% 70cl China A hint of ‘Café Noir’Mars Komagatake Shinshu 2021 Ltd Edition 48% 70cl Nose: Fruity as one might expect but this dram has some sweet oily overtones on the nose, with a little ripe pear and soft peaches with a dash of spice and sugared almond. Plate: Very mellow start but a building sweet oily note is coming forward as this dram hits the palate, some cherry and vanilla like tones, a nice building rich note of flavours flow into a very enjoyable rounded finish.