A review of whisky sold for tax purposes in the hometown produced by Honbou Shuzo and Mars Tsunuki Distilling.Includes features, price, and purchase site.
This art collection is a series of whisky bottles labeled with artwork inspired by the beautiful nature of Minamisatsuma City and by artists from the city.
This limited edition whisky is available only at “Houjou,” the former residence of the Honbou family adjacent to the Tsunuki distillery in Kagoshima, and with a donation of 40,000 yen or more in hometown tax payment.
1. pictures of the bottles and the website where they can be purchased
Single Malt Tsunuki Minami-satsuma Art Collection #03
Single malt TSUNUKI Minami-satsuma Art Collection #03
2. single malt Tsunuki Minami-satsuma Art Collection #03
Minami-Satsuma City in Kagoshima Prefecture is a town with a rich history and landscape nurtured by nature, with Fukiage Beach of white sand and green pines and a beautiful and varied rias coastline.
This product is a series of art labels featuring artworks on the theme of Minami-Satsuma City or by artists from the city.
Collection #03 is “Paradise” by Japanese painter “Ko Shimomura″.The blender of Tsunuki Distillery has created a special “Single Malt Tsunuki” with the image of this work, which depicts a dignified blooming arrowroot plant in the clear, cloudy morning air, and we hope you will enjoy it with the label.
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2-1. Tasting Notes
fragrance Juicy acidic aromas of plum, mango and pineapple, glutinous flour, brown sugar and cream. flavor Tropical fruits, powdered peatiness, herbal teas, aromatic herbs aftertaste Fresh acidity lingers in the mouth with an unusual smokiness that lingers for a long time. 2-2. Product Specifications
| alcohol content | 51% |
| distinction by alcohol | Single Malt Japanese whisky |
| cask-type | non-public |
| quantity of content | 700ml |
| Suggested retail price | Hometown tax return amount 40,000 yen |
| Bottling quantity | fail to understand |
3. awards received
No awards have been received at this time.
4. list price and online price
4-1. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (list price)
| Product name | Single Malt Tsunuki Minami-satsuma Art Collection #03 |
| capacity | 700ml |
| Suggested retail price | Hometown tax return amount 40,000 yen |
4-2. resale price on mercari
Resale prices on MercariIt is currently trading at around 16,500 yen.(※As of 1/28/2025)
4-3. Yahoo Auction Sold Price
presentYahoo AuctionWe were unable to confirm the successful bid at the(※as of 1/28/2025)
4-4. Rakuten, Yahoo Shopping, Amazon
We were not able to confirm that the product is available on the mail order website.It is possible to purchase from Rakuten with increasing sato tax payments.(※As of 1/28/2025)
4-5.Prices offered at BAR Shinkai
At “BAR Shinkai” operated by this site, we also offer small quantities such as 1 glass, 45ml: 3,300,yen 30ml: 2,200 yen, 15ml: 1,100 yen, etc.
5. manufacturer
Honbo Shuzo Co.
| Establishment | 1872 |
| Head office location | 〒891-0122; 3-27, Minamiei, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Owned distilleries | Mars Shinshu Distillery, Mars Tsunuki Distillery |
6. distillery
Mars Tsunuki Distillery
| location | 〒899-3611 6594 Kaseda-Tsunuki, Minami-Satsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan |
| Start of operation | 2016 |
Tsunuki, Kaseda, Minamisatsuma City.Mars Tsunuki Distillery, the southernmost whisky distillery on the mainland, is located in the green mountains in the southwest of Satsuma Peninsula.
Tsunuki, located in the southwestern part of the Satsuma Peninsula, is situated in a long basin along the Kaseda River, a tributary of the Manose River.Surrounded by Kurata Mt. (475m) to the east and Chouya Mt. (513m) to the west, the basin-like topography makes the summers hot and the winters cold, which are extremely severe in South Satsuma.
The area has a natural environment that is a “blessing from nature” with good water resources (Mt. Kurata spring water), and is known as “Tsunuki Mikan” (mandarin orange), which is cultivated by effectively utilizing the mountain slope.
Blessed with a mild climate and good water resources, Tsunuki is the birthplace of the Honbo Sake Brewery.It has been more than 100 years since the brewery started making shochu using Satsuma sweet potatoes, one of Satsuma’s representative specialties.
quote：Mars Tsunuki Distillery Official HP
7. Summary
It has been 8 years since the distillery was completed, and during that time, many distilleries started operation in Kagoshima Prefecture, and Tsunuki is already one of the oldest distilleries among them.
This product has a completely different taste from Tsunuki, but the robust sake quality and sweetness of Tsunuki make it an attractive product.
Although the barrels used are unusual, the blend seems to match the image on the label.
Please take a look at our other articles on Tsunuki.
