Limited, annual release blended Japanese whisky from Mars Shinshu in Nagano, Japan. This is the distillery's core expression, Mars Iwai Tradition, finished in Japanese plum wine (umeshu) casks for an additional 6 months. The base spirit, Iwai Tradition, is distilled from 70% malted barley and 30% corn, and aged primarily in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, before the special 6 months finish in Umeshu casks. 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.