Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo)

Speaking of Marswisky, “Mars Shinshu Distillery”, which operated in Nagano Prefecture in 1985, is famous, but the place where Hombo Shuzo, which owns the distillery, started producing distilled spirits was “Tsunuki” introduced this time.

In 2016, Hombo Shuzo renovated one of the storage facilities in the Tsunuki Plant, which has a history of producing shochu for more than 100 years, and operated Mars Tsunuki Distillery. Mars-Shinsu Distillery is thought to mature slowly in a cool climate, while Mars Tsunuki Distillery is believed to mature dynamically in a temperate climate. We also use a variety of types of original sake to be produced and barrels used for maturation.

In addition to the adjacent storage, Tsunuki Distillery also stores 30 barrels each year at yakushima aging cellars owned by the company in Yakushima. It is very interesting to see what kind of aging progresses in Yakushima, which has a climate that is rare in Japan.

In 1933, hojo, the former residence of the Hombo family adjacent to the distillery, is used as a BAR where you can taste Mars whisky and a SHOP selling original goods and liquors, and was built in 1933 in a traditional wooden japanese-style single-story mansion. You can enjoy the garden that changes every day with the beauty of the tiles that make up the roof unique to the old house and the dignified appearance of the luxurious finish. The wooden deck that continues from the corridor to the stone warehouse is arranged, and the stone lanterns are casually arranged in the garden, where you can enjoy the best time while looking at the scenery of the four seasons.