Mars Maltage Cosmo
Mars Maltage Cosmo
  • chocolate chocolate
  • smoky smoky
  • caramel caramel
  • toasted wood toasted wood
  • grain grain
  • sweet sweet
  • orange orange
  • maple maple
  • cherry cherry
  • chocolate chocolate
  • smoky smoky
  • caramel caramel
  • toasted wood toasted wood
  • grain grain
  • sweet sweet
  • orange orange
  • maple maple
  • cherry cherry

Mars Maltage Cosmo

700ml
43% ABV
£70.66
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  • BrandMars Whisky
  • CategoryJapanese Whisky
  • CountryJapan
  • DistilleryMars Whisky
  • Style Japanese Malt Blended Whisky
  • Alcohol 43%
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A tasty blend of Single Malts from Scotland and Japan.

The Hombo family has been creating wines and spirits in Japan for more than 100 years. They added Whisky to their products in 1949. In 1984 they wanted to move the distilling operation to a cooler climate, so they closed their distillery in Kagoshima and built a new one high in the mountains of Nagano at an altitude of more than 2600 feet — the Mars Shinshu Distillery. But a few mishaps caused them to cease production in 1992. It opened again in 2011, and new stills were acquired in 2014. But their warehouse still contain hundreds of casks stretching back thirty years. Now at full production strength, this small distillery produces a range of sweet and peated Whiskies for the Hombo brand portfolio.

Mars Maltage Cosmo was a HUGE hit when it was released at the 2015 Tokyo International Bar Show. The Hombo Family knew that they liked it, but the overwhelming popularity made them add it to their core line-up.

This is technically a “Blended Malt” Whisky. That means that it is a blend of Single Malts from more than one distillery, but there are no grain spirits in the mix. In this case, it includes Single Malts imported from Scotland to supplement their own. The result is well-balanced and an easy sipper worth the dram.

Tasting Notes:
Appearance / Color
Light Maple
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The nose has toffee at first, followed by cherries, raspberries, and a hint of distant smoke.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Terry’s Chocolate Orange jumps out on the tongue — but not too sweet — followed by raw grain and toasted wood.
 
Finish 
Medium length with sultanas and chocolate butter-cookies.

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Note: Once an order has been safely & successfully delivered, we do not accept returns due to change of heart or taste. Due to state regulations, we cannot accept the return of alcohol purchased by a customer in error.

Mars Maltage Cosmo

Customer Reviews

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Michael
Wow, great flavour for a Japan...

Wow, great flavour for a Japanese whisky. Much more to it than most. Great flavours of fruit and deep wood sauna. Much more peaty/smoky than most Japanese but not overwhelming. Find it at Duty Free in Tokyo-Narita for a great price and awesome value for what it is. 9 stars out of 10

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Pretty Darn Good!

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Erik
Smoky. Smooth. Low burn. Almos...

Smoky. Smooth. Low burn. Almost tasted like a scotch.

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It's Alright, I Guess

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Nice blended whiskey. While a ...

Nice blended whiskey. While a bit rough with a somewhat weak finish, it has a sweet and creamy feel. It’s very easy to drink and a good beginner’s select.