Whisky giapponese Iwai Mars Rye Style 750ml

The citrus and orchard fruit notes hit right at the front, then that smooth vanilla finish lingers just enough—really balanced for a rye-style whisky. I’ve been sipping it neat and it’s become my go-to evening pour.

The citrus and orchard fruit notes are exactly what come through on the nose, and the vanilla finish makes it dangerously easy to sip neat. It’s smooth enough for a weekday pour but has enough rye character to keep things interesting.

I’ve been sipping this slowly over the past week and the orchard fruit note really lingers nicely after each sip, even as the vanilla fades in. It’s smooth enough to drink neat but has enough character to keep things interesting, and the 750ml bottle has lasted me longer than I expected. Definitely