Mars Shinshu Komagatake “Bakemono Zukushi Emaki – #04 Sarahebi” Single Cask #4057 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml

• This is the 4th release in Mars’ Bakemono Zukushi Emaki (“Monster Scroll”) series.
• Distilled at Mars Shinshu / Komagatake Distillery in Nagano, Japan.
• Cask: New American white oak hogshead, cask #4057.
• Age: ~6 years, 11 months. According to Mars’ own sheet.
• ABV: 60%.
• Non-chill filtered, natural color.
• No peat (unpeated malted barley).
• Yōkai / Mythology: “Sarahebi” is depicted — a snake-like creature with a woman’s head. According to marketing materials, Sarahebi (also linked to nure-onna or ubume) represents a tragic, mysterious spirit, often associated with risk around childbirth.

Tasting Notes

Nose:

• Fruity and floral: orchard fruits, perhaps apple or pear.
• A gentle sweetness — honeyed malt.
• Delicate white flowers. (from Retailer tasting notes)

Palate:

• Rich, smooth texture.
• Notes of ripe apple / orchard fruit.
• Some caramel / toffee sweetness.
• Light spice (cinnamon) and a subtle oak influence (because of the new American white oak cask).

Finish:

• Toasted nuts (or nutty oak). (from retailer)
• Vanilla and gentle spice linger.