Mars Shinshu Komagatake "bakemono Zukushi Emaki - #04 Sarahebi" Single Cask #4057 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml

Mars Shinshu Komagatake "Bakemono Zukushi Emaki - #04 Sarahebi" Single Cask #4057 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml

• This is the 4th release in Mars’ Bakemono Zukushi Emaki (“Monster Scroll”) series. 

• Distilled at Mars Shinshu / Komagatake Distillery in Nagano, Japan. 

• Cask: New American white oak hogshead, cask #4057. 

• Age: ~6 years, 11 months. According to Mars’ own sheet.

• ABV: 60%. 

• Non-chill filtered, natural color. 

• No peat (unpeated malted barley).

• Yōkai / Mythology: “Sarahebi” is depicted — a snake-like creature with a woman’s head. According to marketing materials, Sarahebi (also linked to nure-onna or ubume) represents a tragic, mysterious spirit, often associated with risk around childbirth. 

Tasting Notes

Nose:

• Fruity and floral: orchard fruits, perhaps apple or pear. 

• A gentle sweetness — honeyed malt. 

• Delicate white flowers. (from Retailer tasting notes) 

Palate:

• Rich, smooth texture.

• Notes of ripe apple / orchard fruit.

• Some caramel / toffee sweetness. 

• Light spice (cinnamon) and a subtle oak influence (because of the new American white oak cask). 

Finish:

• Toasted nuts (or nutty oak). (from retailer) 

• Vanilla and gentle spice linger.