Shinshu Distillery

Nestled high in the Japanese Alps of Nagano Prefecture, Mars Shinshu Distillery is Japan’s highest whisky distillery and one of the country's most respected producers of premium Japanese whisky. Established in 1985 by Hombo Shuzo, the distillery benefits from a cool mountain climate and pure alpine water, creating whiskies renowned for their elegance, balance, and complexity. Mars Shinshu produces acclaimed single malts and blended whiskies, including the popular Komagatake range, celebrated for notes of orchard fruit, honey, gentle spice, and oak. Combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative maturation techniques, Mars Shinshu has become a leading name in Japanese whisky, highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.