Mars Komagatake Glen Kitchen Single Sherry Cask (Bar Kitchen 20th Anniversary)

A rare single cask release from Mars’ Tsunuki distillery, this Komagatake “Glen Kitchen” bottling was distilled in May 2017 and matured in a single sherry hogshead (cask T296) before being bottled in September 2022. Selected to celebrate Bar Kitchen’s 20th Anniversary and released exclusively for the Japanese market, it’s a highly collectible modern Japanese single malt.

Key Details:
- Distillery / Brand: Mars Tsunuki / Komagatake
- Bottler: Distillery bottling
- Country: Japan
- Region: Kagoshima Prefecture (Tsunuki)
- Expression / Series: Single Cask Tsunuki – Glen Kitchen (Bar Kitchen 20th Anniversary)
- Style: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
- Vintage: Distilled May 2017
- Bottled: September 2022
- Age: Approx. 5 Years
- ABV: 59.0%
- Bottle Size: 70cl (700ml)
- Cask Type / Finish: Single sherry hogshead
- Cask Number: T296
- Outturn / Bottle Number: Single cask release (bottled for Bar Kitchen 20th Anniversary – Japan market)
- Packaging: Original box included 
- Condition: Bottle in excellent condition; fill level high/into neck; label and capsule clean; 

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rich sherry notes with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and sweet spice over malty depth.
Palate: Full-bodied and powerful—raisins, figs, toffee, and cocoa with warming spice and robust oak from the sherry hogshead.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, chocolate, and sherry-driven sweetness.

Why Collect This Bottle:
- Single cask Japanese whisky from Mars’ Tsunuki distillery
- Sherry hogshead T296 selected specifically for Bar Kitchen’s 20th Anniversary
- Japan-only release with strong appeal to Mars and Japanese whisky collectors
- Bottled at a cask-strength 59% ABV for maximum flavour and character

Seller Notes:
- Stored upright in a cool, dark, climate-controlled environment
- Fill level: high/into neck; capsule/security seal intact

Bidder Confidence:
- Authenticity assured
- Professional, secure packaging for shipping
- International shipping available; buyer responsible for local duties and taxes