and the 2012 vintage — with near-perfect critical scores and demonstrated cellaring ability — represents one of the strongest recent releases in the wine's multi-decade history

cementing its reputation as one of Buffalo Trace Distillery's most coveted annual releases

lighter notes of vanilla and sugar cookie emerge as the glass opens up

Grilled stone fruit works well with the citrus and floral finish

Shinshu Mars Iwai Japanese Whisky 750ML american-single-malt and the 2012 vintage —Shinshu Mars Iwai Japanese Whisky 750ML is a blended Japanese whisky bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) from Japan's highest elevation distillery in Nagano Prefecture. Ranked #19 on Whisky Advocate's Top 20 Whiskies of 2020, this expression earned widespread recognition for punching well above its weight class in a competitive global field. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Origin: Nagano Prefecture, Japan Blended Japanese Whisky Distillery: Mars Shinshu