Mars Komagatake 'Voyager Estate Limited Edition' Whisky was produced in collaboration with Voyager Estate from the famous Margaret River region in Western Australia. This single malt was distilled at Mars Shinshu Distillery in 2014 in Nagano prefecture and mature in bourbon barrels for over 3 years. It was then aged for 11 months in French Troncais oak. This cask was previously used to age Voyager Estate's flagship red wine, their 2014 'MJW' cabernet sauvignon.
This special whisky shows the harmony between the world of whisky and wine. It combines wonderfully to add depth and complexity of flavour. Red wine accents are evidenced with fruit notes on the aroma with a hint of citrus. The palate has a velvety smooth texture with sweet fruitness, vanilla and warm spices. The finish is long, elegant and rounded with a delicate balance of cask toast and peat character.