Mars Shinshu, Single Malt Komagatake Shinanotanpopo Nature of Shinshu

Pale copper color. Hyper aromatic, with abundant malty notes, maple syrup, and ample exotic wood. Extravagantly perfumed on the palate, this ends with a lingering burn. There’s a mix of American white oak and ex-Bourbon barrels here, with a real intensity of aromatic and gustatory character. However, the elements don’t fully knit together, with the overall effect being somewhat disorienting. I’ve still yet to have a Mars malt that charmed me.