Mars Shinshu is the name associated with the Mars distillery in Miyada, Nagano Prefecture, Japan—also known as the Mars Komagatake Distillery. Situated amidst the Japanese Alps, the distillery plays a vital role in Hombo Shuzo's whisky journey.
The name Komagatake designates the distillery's single malts, while the Mars family also encompasses a range of other whiskies. Factors such as altitude, seasonal shifts, and cask selection shape the maturation story, linking the whisky's character to the mountainous environment where the distillery is located.