Iwai Tradition Whisky 'Natsu Ume Cask', Mars Shinshu
$75.00
Classic Iwai Tradition expression finished in Japanese plum wine (umeshu) casks for an additional 6+ months • Iwai Tradition is a blended whiskey composed primarily of malted barley with a smaller percentage of corn aged in a combination of ex-bourbon, sherry, and wine casks for 3–12 years (average of 5) • The honey, toffee, and ginger spice of classic Iwai Tradition is amplified by a nose of cinnamon and a lingering finish of sweet & sour plum and black tea • 40% ABV • This is the 2021 summer release of an ongoing series of Iwai whisky finished in an additional cask type; limited in nature, this edition highlights Japan’s iconic tradition of enjoying plum wine in summer