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Mars Komagatake Bakemono Zukushi Emaki No. 1 Oyashirome Single Cask Bourbon Barrel Matured, 64%

Price: 260 Issue: Winter 2024 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Japanese Single Malt

Refreshing aromas of watermelon, ripening strawberry, ground pepper, cherry mochi, taffy, and a hint of kiwi. This comes in pretty hot on the palate, with strawberry, cranberry, Red Vines, pepper, red chile, baked apple, pear, raspberry, rowanberry, and a hint of chocolate. The fruit fades quickly in the finish, with water bringing out milk chocolate and quelling the heat and power of this cask-strength bottling. (U.S. exclusive)