{"product_id":"mars-triple-cask-1984-20-year-old","title":"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)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Brand \/ Distillery: Shinshu Mars (Hombo Shuzo) \u003cbr\u003e- Country: Japan \u003cbr\u003e- Type: Vintage Japanese single malt whisky \u003cbr\u003e- Expression: The Malt of Kagoshima 25 Years Old \u003cbr\u003e- Distilled: May 1984 \u003cbr\u003e- Bottled: October 2009 \u003cbr\u003e- Age: 25 years old \u003cbr\u003e- Cask Makeup: Vatting of five sherry casks; married for an additional five years \u003cbr\u003e- ABV: 46% \u003cbr\u003e- Bottle Size: 72cl \u003cbr\u003e- Outturn: 3,018 numbered bottles \u003cbr\u003e- Distillery Status \/ Site: Kagoshima distillery site now closed \u003cbr\u003e- Packaging: Presentation box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Nose: Tropical fruits, soft florals, and seasoned oak. \u003cbr\u003e- Palate: Dried fruits, honey, toasted nuts, and subtle spice, enriched by sherry cask influence. \u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Long and elegant—vanilla, dark chocolate, and a faint whisper of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Collect \/ Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Closed-site Kagoshima connection + true vintage (distilled 1984) \u003cbr\u003e- Sherry-cask-led vatting with extended marrying time for added depth \u003cbr\u003e- Limited, numbered outturn (3,018 bottles) with strong scarcity appeal \u003cbr\u003e- A standout “statement bottle” for collectors of older Mars\/Hombo Shuzo releases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeller Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Distilled May 1984; bottled Oct 2009; 25 years old \u003cbr\u003e- Vatting of five sherry casks; married for 5 additional years \u003cbr\u003e- ABV 46%; 72cl \u003cbr\u003e- Presentation box included (condition: good) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Stored upright in a cool, dark environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBidder Confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Please review photos carefully for fill level and any cosmetic wear \u003cbr\u003e- Professionally packed for shipping; UK \u0026amp; international shipping available \u003cbr\u003e- Buyer responsible for any local duties\/taxes\/import restrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskys Auction","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53155879059793,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/4028\/1681\/files\/IMG-1799.jpg?v=1772186838","url":"https:\/\/whiskysauction.co.uk\/products\/mars-triple-cask-1984-20-year-old","provider":"Whiskys Auction","version":"1.0","type":"link"}