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Produced In Japan
ABV 43%
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Mars 'The Lucky Cat May & Luna' Review

A blend of malt and grain whiskies, aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, new American oak, and Sakura casks, this installment of Mars’ “The Lucky Cat Series” brings a lot to the table. Punchy, tart notes of green apple and salty seaweed leap from the glass, while an umami, seaweed salad undertone appears on the back end. The palate arrives with an unexpected, but pleasant burst of peat and smoke, balanced by uplifting notes of lime zest and fresh-squeezed citrus. (By the way, the two cats you’ll notice on this whisky’s label are May and Luna — the felines that call the producer’s Shinshu distillery home.)

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Mars 'The Lucky Cat May & Luna'
A blend of malt and grain whiskies, aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, new American oak, and Sakura casks, this installment of Mars’ “The Lucky Cat Series” brings a lot to the table. Punchy, tart notes of green apple and salty seaweed leap from the glass, while an umami, seaweed salad undertone appears on the back end. The palate arrives with an unexpected, but pleasant burst of peat and smoke, balanced by uplifting notes of lime zest and fresh-squeezed citrus. (By the way, the two cats you’ll notice on this whisky’s label are May and Luna — the felines that call the producer’s Shinshu distillery home.)

Reviewed On: 11-22-2023
92
POINTS
Mars 'The Lucky Cat May & Luna'
A blend of malt and grain whiskies, aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, new American oak, and Sakura casks, this installment of Mars’ “The Lucky Cat Series” brings a lot to the table. Punchy, tart notes of green apple and salty seaweed leap from the glass, while an umami, seaweed salad undertone appears on the back end. The palate arrives with an unexpected, but pleasant burst of peat and smoke, balanced by uplifting notes of lime zest and fresh-squeezed citrus. (By the way, the two cats you’ll notice on this whisky’s label are May and Luna — the felines that call the producer’s Shinshu distillery home.)

Reviewed On: 11-22-2023