We have just released a limited edition bottle to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the completion of the Mars Tsunuki Distillery in November 2022, and now we are releasing the “Single Malt Tsunuki 2023 Edition”. The Mars Tsunuki distillery is located in the basin, where the temperature difference and the …
Read More »Blog Archives
JAPANESE FES 2022 in TOKYO Report
Last year, on December 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2022, the Institute of Whisky Culture hosted “JAPANESE FES 2022 in TOKYO“, a two-day event featuring a large collection of Japanese whiskies, gins, and spirits. We went to the event to check the latest Japanese whisky trends and provide valuable information …
Read More »Lottery applications start [Mid-January 2023 release] Single Malt Tsunuki 2023 Edition (Hombo Shuzo)
This Single Malt Tsunuki 2023 Edition is a single malt whisky vatted with malt whisky aged in a variety of barrels, mainly bourbon barrels. It has a deep and complex flavor with a full-bodied thickness and fresh fruity taste. Release date. Mid-January 2023. Lottery applications have started on the official …
Read More »[Review] Single Malt Tsunuki 6th Anniversary
Limited edition bottle commemorating the 6th anniversary of the completion of the Hombo Shuzo and Mars Tsunuki Distillery. The “Tsunuki Distillery Festival,” which had been held every November, was cancelled in the “festival” format following last year due to the new coronavirus. This 6th anniversary commemorative bottle was sold as …
Read More »YOIYO – The 6th release! Lotte × Mars Tsunuki Distillery
Lotte has released the 6th edition of “YOIYO,” [Japanese craft sake chocolate] sold by Lotte. After Mars Shinshu Distillery, Akkeshi Distillery, and Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery, the next one is “Mars Tsunuki Distillery”. The 6th YOIYO present campaign is “Mars Tsunuki distillery goods set of 3 items + YOIYO Mars Tsunuki …
Read More »[Review] MARS The Y.A. #01
MARS The Y. A.” was born as a new whiskey brand specializing in “Yakushima-aged malt whiskey”. It is made from malt distilled at the Mars Shinshu Distillery and the Mars Tsunuki Distillery. This blended malt whiskey is matured in the Yakushima Aging Cellar, which was newly established in June …
Read More »Lottery applications now open [Late June 2022] MARS The Y.A. #01 (Hombo Sake Brewery)
The distillates from Mars Shinshu Distillery and Mars Tsunuki Distillery are matured in the Yakushima aging cellar owned by Mars. This blended malt Japanese whisky is blended mainly with bourbon barrels. The sea breezes from the coast to the east of the cellar give it a flavor reminiscent of tropical …
Read More »【Youtube videos #2】Single Malt Whisky Tsunuki 2022 Edition
Youtube video distribution of “Japanese Whiskey Dictionary” , the third! This time, we talked about “Single Malt Whisky Tsunuki 2022 Edition” released from Mars Tsunuki Distillery, the birthplace of Hombo Shuzo. 1. As an opportunity for beginners Until now, I was interested in the place called “BAR” and “Japanese whisky”, …
Read More »[Hombo Shuzo] Whisky catalog page is now available.
The sixth "Hombo Shuzo" catalog page for products where Japanese whisky can be purchased is now available. The information on Japanese whisky sales scattered all over the Web is organized by maker and brand, including products released in the past, in an easy-to-understand manner.
Read More »“World Whiskies Awards 2022” Japan Qualifier Results Announcement and List of Award Winners
The World Whiskies Awards, a whisky competition to select the best whisky in each category from among whisky entries from around the world, has announced the results of the preliminary rounds for each country for 2022. In this article, I will introduce the results of the first round in Japan, …
Read More »