{"title":"New Japanese Whiskies","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kiuchi-hinomaru-kome-whisky-btl-700ml","title":"Kiuchi Hinomaru Kome Whisky (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNotes of watermelon saltwater taffy, caramel and malt. Vanilla, lemon and spice compliment the watermelon candy on the palate. Its light yet textured and assertive without harshness. This dram will compliment your glass whether or not it's filled with ice, soda, or just the golden liquid itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe process:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eBlend of Single Malt barley whisky and high grade Sake rice whisky. Both produced\/distilled and aged at 1 of the 2 distilleries owned and operated by Kiuchi.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eKiuchi is using the sake rice powder extracted from its sake rice polishing machines. For KOME they use rice powder that is the result of a polishing rate of over 50% coming mostly from the famous Yamada Nishiki Rice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eThey then incorporate Amylase from their own barley malt wort to convert the rice starch into fermentable sugars (since Koji is not allowed to be a part of Japanese Whisky). The resulting distillate is aged for over three years in Bourbon barrels. It imparts very light, fruity, acidic flavors like sake. It will be 80% of the final blend for KOME.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eThe second distillate is 100% barley malt, and is aged for over 3 years in Bourbon barrels. It imparts malty, vanilla flavors\/aromas. It is 20% of the final blend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Ibaraki, Japan by Kiuchi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Malted Barley and Rice powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 48%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 fl oz (700ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiuchi Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41908766801999,"sku":"06-100-0049","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/hinomaru_rice_whisky.jpg?v=1718401029"},{"product_id":"mars-rye-style-whisky-btl-700ml","title":"Iwai Rye Style Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA harmonious blend of corn and malted barley following the same mash bill as their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/mars-iwai-45-whisky-btl-750ml\"\u003eIwai 45 Whisky,\u003c\/a\u003e  which is then blended with American rye whiskey for an amazingly complex and spicy dram. Notes of warm apple pie, rose, and a hint of root beer this whisky is the first of its kind and one to remember. We couldn't take our noses out of the glass! Ideal for sipping neat, Old Fashioned, and Manhattans alike. Also try it in cider or eggnog for a wonderful spicy kick!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Nagano, Japan by Mars Komagatake Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Malted barley, corn, rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Ex-Bourbon, Ex-Rye\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Non-age statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mars Hombo Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43781043748943,"sku":"06-100-0066","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/iwai_rye.jpg?v=1763587812"},{"product_id":"mars-komagatake-japanese-single-malt-whisky-btl-700ml","title":"Komagatake Japanese Single Malt Whisky (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver a decade of experimentation, toil, and refinement have lead to this fantastic flagship single malt from Mars Komagatake Distillery. This whisky spent three years in a variety of casks including sherry, ex-bourbon, port, and red wine casks from Mars' own winery in Yamanashi. The nose is rich and fruity with notes of baked apple, pears, persimmon, orange peel, maraschino cherries, and banana cream pie, with the palate reflecting many of those fruity notes as well. Wonderfully complex and structured!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Nagano, Japan by Mars Komagatake Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Ex-Bourbon, sherry, port, red wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 5+ yrs (No age statement on bottle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV: 45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mars Hombo Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43784752824399,"sku":"06-200-0095","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/komagatake_sm.jpg?v=1763587484"},{"product_id":"mars-the-y-a-4-blended-japanese-whisky-btl-700ml","title":"Mars The Y.A. #4 Blended Japanese Whisky (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 4th iteration of Mars' Yakushima aging series which blends single malts from their Komagatake and Tsunuki distilleries. Higher peat level than previous years, this expression has aromatic notes of fresh cut pine, wood smoke, resin, and pears. The palate has notes of smoky pine, temple incense, and chocolate malt balls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Nagano, Japan by Mars Komagatake Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from: Blended \/ Pure malt whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Ex-Bourbon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: NAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat PPM:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mars Hombo Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43784761180239,"sku":"06-100-0055","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/yakushima_aging4.jpg?v=1764885218"},{"product_id":"tsunuki-2025-single-malt-japanese-whisky-btl-700ml","title":"Tsunuki 2025 Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe sixth annual release from Mars' down south distillery in Kagoshima! These higher-peated single malts are always complex, elegant, and structured and this years is no different. 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Aged in ex-bourbon, ex-shochu, New American Oak, and sherry casks for at least 5 years. Then they are blended with ex-rum cask whisky for added dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose we get notes of passionfruit, plantain, fresh cut wood, cola, caramel, vanilla, and pancakes. The palate is passionfruit, cherries, bunt sugar, mango, chocolate, and toasted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled and bottled in Kagoshima, Japan by Kanosuke Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Japanese Blended whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 59%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Ex-Bourbon, ex-shochu, ex-sherry, new American Oak, ex-rum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3-5 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 fl oz (700ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kanosuke Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45395163643983,"sku":"06-200-0104","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Kanosuke_Bottle_LE25_20250804.jpg?v=1781283912"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/collections\/new-japanese-whiskies.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}