Mars Komagatake Bakemono Zukushi Emaki No. 4 Sarahebi Single Cask American White Oak Hogshead Matured, 60%,

The new oak delivers an amber-colored whisky with aromas of new leather, autumn leaves, peanuts, vanilla seeds, fresh oak, clove, and gingersnaps. Flavors of orange taffy, sesame seed, peanut brittle, toasted granola, wood spices, peach cobbler, and the astringency of fresh oak make for a mouth-drawing experience. It benefits from a generous splash of water to overcome the dominant oak, which brings out the inherent fruitiness of the Komagatake distillate. (U.S. exclusive)