Mars Komagatake Double Cellars 2019 5YO Bourbon/AWO/Sherry Casks 47%abv

850_6878Nose: Stone fruits such as nectarines and apricots. Old orange peels, cola, quite some pepper, some earthiness, old saddle bags, vanilla. sea spray. Water strengthens the vanilla and adds marmalade.
Palate: Oily mouth feel. Vanilla, mandarins, salt & pepper, brandy snaps. pineapple, banana, some oloroso nutiness, chilli flaked, medium bodied. Water makes this zestier and adds marzipan and nouget.
Finish: Oloroso sherry, peanut butter, pepper, peppermint, cloves. Water heightens the pepper.
Last Word: A solid effort from Mars with a nice change up with water added.

Rating: 85/100

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