In 2015, Mars Shinshu Distillery and Venture Whiskey Chichibu Distillery began exchanging malt liquor and maturing it in their respective locations. This bottle is a blended malt Japanese whisky made by vatting the malt of two distilleries, "Komagatake" and "Chichibu", matured at Mars Shinshu Distillery. 

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Maple Syrup or Plum from Mars unique aroma with a hint of orange peel. Milky like sweetness, from Chichibu distillery's feature follows
Palate: Brandy cake, cacao and nutmeg flavor with a hint of smokiness
Finish: Gentle tannins like black tea spreads