Located at 800 meters above sea level, with cool temperatures in winter and hot temperatures in summer. These extreme climate conditions influence the flavours and slow maturation of whisky. The spring water, coming from the mount Kiso is granit-filtered before being used for production.

Humidity : dry
Altitude : 798m
Angel’s Share : 3-4%
Temperature : -15 / 33

This part of Japan benefits from hot and very humid summer and cold winters. Facilities are differently designed than the ones in Shinshu. The main change consists in the still design: the wash still is onion shaped, while the spirit still is straight-headed, and both necks are 10 degrees smaller that Shinshu to aim at a heavier style.

Humidity : wet
Altitude : 60m
Angel’s Share : 5-7%
Temperature : -2 / 36

The island belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage since 1993. The climate is hot and tropical with a high percentage of humidity. It is said that “it rains 35 days a month”. This extreme climate as well offers to Mars a different ageing environment with a higher angel share.

Humidity : wet
Altitude : 50m
Angel’s Share : 7-9%
Temperature : 5 / 35