Mars 'Malt Duo' Tsunuki x Akkeshi Blended Malt Whisky

Two vastly different Japanese microclimates collide beautifully inside this bottle. Mars Tsunuki sits in the sweltering humidity of Kagoshima, while Akkeshi battles the freezing, rugged coastlines of Hokkaido. Swapping newly distilled spirits and aging them under Kagoshima's intense southern heat allowed these unapologetic makers to shatter traditional industry conventions completely. This bold malt exchange pays off. It crafts a complex blended expression brimming with an astonishing tension between maritime grit and lush, tropical elegance.

The liquid undergoes extensive copper contact through double distillation before resting predominantly in charred ex-bourbon casks. Five years of slow maturation morphs the aggressively peated Akkeshi distillate into an intricately refined profile that demands your absolute attention. Wood influence dramatically alters the spirit. Kagoshima’s humid environment aggressively accelerates oak extraction, weaving heavy vanilla characteristics straight into that briny, rugged Hokkaido backbone. The final blended whisky feels remarkably and wildly alive.

• Distilled collaboratively at Mars Tsunuki and Akkeshi
• Matured for over five years in Kagoshima
• Offered without chill filtration or artificial coloring

Collectors heavily chase this unprecedented dialogue between Japan’s most exciting rising stars. Offering a robust 102 proof without any chill filtration or added coloring, the liquid retains a strikingly thick, unadulterated, and oil-rich texture. You rarely encounter such an unapologetic clash of distinct regional identities working in such flawless, uncompromised harmony. This release rivals vintage Islay malts. It absolutely deserves a prominent position within your private collection.