Mars Yamanashi Distillery

Distillery

Hombo Shuzo's Yamanashi factory in Isawa, Yamanashi. It opened in 1960 with a malt whisky still designed by Kiichiro Iwai, and Mars whisky distillation ran there until it stopped in 1972.

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Origin: Yamanashi, Japan
Status: Closed
Established: 1960
Part of: Hombo Shuzo
Website: hombo.co.jp

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Mars Maltage 3 Plus 25 28-year-old
Mars Yamanashi Distillery · Mars Kagoshima Distillery · Blended Malt
2011 release28 years46.0% ABV

History

Jan 1, 1960
Operating period. Opened
Yamanashi factory opened with a malt still designed by Kiichiro Iwai; the Mars whisky brand launched.
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Jan 1, 1972
Silent period. Closed
Whisky distillation at the Yamanashi factory suspended; the site continued as a winery.
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