Mars “The Malt of Kagoshima” 25 Year Old – Vintage Japanese Single Malt, Distilled May 1984, Bottled Oct 2009, 46% ABV, 72cl (3,018 Numbered Bottles)

The Malt of Kagoshima 25 Year Old is a very rare vintage Japanese single malt from Mars (Hombo Shuzo), linked to the now-closed Kagoshima distillery site. Distilled in May 1984, it’s a vatting of five selected sherry casks, then left to marry for a further five years before bottling in October 2009. With the site closed and an outturn of 3,018 numbered bottles, it’s a serious collector’s bottle with genuine Japanese whisky heritage appeal.

Key Details:
- Brand / Distillery: Shinshu Mars (Hombo Shuzo)
- Country: Japan
- Type: Vintage Japanese single malt whisky
- Expression: The Malt of Kagoshima 25 Years Old
- Distilled: May 1984
- Bottled: October 2009
- Age: 25 years old
- Cask Makeup: Vatting of five sherry casks; married for an additional five years
- ABV: 46%
- Bottle Size: 72cl
- Outturn: 3,018 numbered bottles
- Distillery Status / Site: Kagoshima distillery site now closed
- Packaging: Presentation box

Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Tropical fruits, soft florals, and seasoned oak.
- Palate: Dried fruits, honey, toasted nuts, and subtle spice, enriched by sherry cask influence.
- Finish: Long and elegant—vanilla, dark chocolate, and a faint whisper of smoke.

Why Collect / Buy:
- Closed-site Kagoshima connection + true vintage (distilled 1984)
- Sherry-cask-led vatting with extended marrying time for added depth
- Limited, numbered outturn (3,018 bottles) with strong scarcity appeal
- A standout “statement bottle” for collectors of older Mars/Hombo Shuzo releases

Seller Notes:
- Distilled May 1984; bottled Oct 2009; 25 years old
- Vatting of five sherry casks; married for 5 additional years
- ABV 46%; 72cl
- Presentation box included (condition: good)

- Stored upright in a cool, dark environment

Bidder Confidence:
- Please review photos carefully for fill level and any cosmetic wear
- Professionally packed for shipping; UK & international shipping available
- Buyer responsible for any local duties/taxes/import restrictions