Mars Maltage “Vintage Satsuma” 1984 – 20 Year Old Japanese Single Malt, Triple Sherry Cask #1683/#1684/#1691, 55% ABV, 72cl

One of the rarer old-school Hombo Mars releases: Mars Maltage “Vintage Satsuma” 1984, aged 20 years and bottled at a punchy 55% ABV. Distilled in 1984 (pre-dating Mars’ modern era), this is widely associated with spirit from the old Kagoshima distillery site (now Tsunuki), and is linked by collectors to the same cask “family” that later underpinned releases like *The Malt of Kagoshima* (with later offshoots such as “Lost Butterfly” often discussed in the same breath). A proper niche Japanese collector bottle, especially with the triple sherry cask detail clearly stated.

Key Details:
- Producer: Hombo Shuzo / Mars
- Country: Japan
- Style: Japanese single malt whisky
- Name / Release: Mars Maltage Triple Cask Malt Whisky “Vintage Satsuma”
- Vintage / Distilled: 1984
- Age: 20 years old
- Casks: Sherry casks #1683, #1684 & #1691 (triple cask)
- ABV: 55%
- Bottle Size: 72cl
- Distillery / Site Context: Often attributed to the old “Kagoshima” site (now Tsunuki), prior to Mars’ later Shinshu operations (collector context)
- Packaging: Original Box

Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Sour apples and perfume; vegetative, fragrant, slightly sharp and “pulled” between sour fruit and fuller vegetal notes.
- Palate: Dry and well-bodied; powdery texture; sour/vegetal start, then black pepper and savoury notes (beef/pork), moving into sour fruit and smoke that builds with sips.
- Finish: Dry, medium length, slightly smoky, with an “old wet steamed lotus leaves” aftertaste.

Why Collect / Buy:
- 1984 vintage Mars/Hombo Shuzo Japanese single malt with real early-era appeal
- Triple sherry cask specification (casks #1683/#1684/#1691) is a strong collector hook
- High strength (55% ABV) and “old Mars” profile—scarce and conversation-starting
- Linked in collector circles to the broader Kagoshima/Tsunuki lineage and later cult releases

Seller Notes:
- Mars Maltage “Vintage Satsuma” 1984, 20 Years Old
- Triple sherry cask: #1683 / #1684 / #1691
- 55% ABV, 72cl
- Stored upright in a cool, dark environment
- Please review photos carefully for overall condition

Bidder Confidence:
- Professionally packed for shipping; UK & international shipping available
- Photos form part of the description—please check fill level and any cosmetic wear
- Buyer responsible for any local duties/taxes/import restrictions