Komagatake "Kohiganzakura” Nature Series #2 Single Malt Whisky

The second bottling in Mars's new Nature of Shinshu range – each entry is named after the flora local to the eponymous distillery. The Kohiganzakura (means “Alpine Cherry Blossom”) honors the cherry blossom prevalent in Japan (and around the distillery itself, in particular). Bottled at 52%, it is a lightly peated single malt expression, with parts of it matured in casks that previously matured Japanese wine casks.

Floral, with subtle notes of leather. An elegant mature peat lingers at length.