Mars Distillery 'the Y.A. #1' Whisky (700mL), Japan M. Antonio de la Riva • The wine is raised

• The wine is raised for 10-12 months depending on the vintage

Fermented and kept in barrels on the lees

Glen Oaks Ranch

Elvio Cogno winery has used the memories of old-timers in Novello to produce a new take on this acnient variety

Mars Distillery 'the Y.A. #1' Whisky (700mL), Japan M. Antonio de la Riva • The wine is raisedThe Y. A. Series (this marks the first edition) has been created to further explore the influence of the Mars aging cellar in Yakushima. Single malts from both Mars Shinshu, high up in the Alps, and Mars Tsunuki, in southern Kagoshima, are aged and blended on the remote island. Aromas of vanilla wafers, young pineapple, orange zest, and Bartlett pear skin precede a palate of candied tropical fruit, roasted sweet potato, and vanilla saltwater taffy