New Release [Release information] MARS WHISKY Malt Duo TSUNUKI × AKKESHI 2024
Vatted malt Japanese whisky by exchange of original Japanese whisky. Tsunuki x Akkeshi will be released in late November.
Hombo Shuzo
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News [Held on November 10, 2024] Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery Festival & Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024
Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery, Tsunuki Distillery. The 2024 festival of distilleries in Kyushu will be held! Details and the festival's limited single malt will be on sale! Hioki-Kanosuke Distillery Festival 2024” and ‘Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2024’ will be held at the same time. Both events will be held on the same day, and shuttle buses will be operated to connect the distilleries, making it possible to come and go and enjoy both events.In addition, the Kanosuke Distillery has arranged for a large shuttle bus from the nearest train station and a minibus that will take you to the Hioki Distillery, the Kanosuke Distillery, and the former Hiyoshi Elementary School, as well as a stamp rally that will take you to the three Kanosuke-related locations.
Whisky Distillery Mars Tsunuki Distillery(Hombo Brewery)｜Detailed information about the distillery
Tsunuki Distillery is the birthplace of the Hombo Sake Brewery, which represents Kagoshima Satsuma with 150 years of tradition and history, and is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery is located at the southernmost tip of the mainland. The distillery and the Komagatake distillery share the same sake quality, and the former residence of the Hombo family, "Hojo", a renovated Japanese-style house, is full of emotion.
Whisky Distillery Mars Komagatake Distillery(Hombo Shuzo)｜Detailed information about the distillery
Founded in 1872. Hombo Shuzo, a general liquor manufacturer including shochu and wine, revived the distillery in 2011 after it was closed in 1922 due to the whisky depression. Kiichiro Iwai, known as the man who sent Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey, to Scotland, was once involved in the distillery as an advisor. It is also known for being the first distillery in Japan to exchange sake with other distilleries, something that had never been done before.
Whisky Review [Review] Single Malt Komagatake 2024 Edition
Single Malt Komagatake 2024 Edition, released in late August 2024. The blend this time consists mainly of bourbon casks, with sherry and wine casks, and is a bottle with aromas of apple tea and ripe persimmon. List price 9020 yen (tax included)
Whisky Review [Review] Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Bottled in 2024
Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish", released in limited quantities every year, is now available in the 2024 vintage. It was aged in the same casks used for Minami-Shinshu Beer's IPA, and the crisp taste of the IPA cask finish makes it a must-try. List price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
New Release [Lottery sales until August 1, 2024 at 23:59] Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Bottled in 2024
Lottery applications for Single Malt Komagatake IPA Cask Finish Bottled in 2024 from Hombo Shuzo are now open. Features, price, and lottery application procedures are explained.
Whisky Review [Review] MARSMALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”
Papillon series from Hombo Shuzo. MARSMALT Le Papillon Triple Cask "A.ganesa", features and how to purchase. Price: 15,400 yen (tax included).
New Release [Lottery sales until July 15, 2024] MARS MALT Le Papillon Triple Cask “A.ganesa”
MARS MALT Le Papillon Triple Cask "A.ganesa". Lottery sales begin from Honbo Shuzo Mars Whisky. Features, price, and how to purchase. Price is 15,400 yen (tax included).
News [ISC2024] International Spirits Challenge 2024 Award Results
International Spirits Challenge 2024 Awards Results for Japanese Whiskies.The results of the International Spirits Challenge (ISC), organized by Drinks International, a British publisher specializing in alcoholic beverages, have been announced.Ninety Japanese whisky products received awards this year. In this issue, we introduce two award-winning results and products, DOUBLE GOLD and GOLD.