Tag: Mars Shinshu
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Hombo Shuzo: the shochu family behind Mars whisky
How a Kagoshima shochu maker founded in 1872 built Mars whisky, nearly quit after the 1989 tax reform, and now…
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Kagoshima’s six whisky distilleries launch a joint trail
Six distilleries in Kagoshima, Japan’s shochu heartland, formed a council to promote the region’s whisky abroad with tours and a…
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Mars Komagatake single malt gets a 200ml bottle
Honbo Shuzo adds a 200ml format to Single Malt Komagatake from mid-September 2026, at about 2,750 yen. The whisky is…
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Japanese whisky distilleries: the full list by region
Every operating Japanese whisky distillery we’ve researched, grouped by region, plus links into our full library of distillery guides.
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Mars Shinshu distillery guide: Japan’s highest whisky maker
Mars Shinshu is Japan’s highest whisky distillery, built on 1949-era stills in the Nagano Alps. History, core bottles, and how…