The Lucky Cat “May & Hana” is a lush, characterful blended Japanese whisky—designed to be indulgently sweet, fruit-forward, and perfect for casual sipping or special moments. It combines the rich warmth of sherry and port wine casks with whiskies that balance sophistication and comfort.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by Mars Whisky / Hombo Shuzo, from the Shinshu (Komagatake) Distillery in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
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Part of The Lucky Cat series, this is the 10th edition, under the “Double Individuals” theme: combining two of their distillery cats, May (20 years old) and Hana (8 years), each representing different flavors.
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Whisky blend: malt + grain whiskies, lightly peated.
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Cask maturation includes Pedro Ximenez sherry casks and port wine casks.
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Bottled at 43% ABV, non-age statement. No added coloring; non-chill filtered.
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Released volume: 700 ml, and about 10,000 bottles globally.
Tasting Profile
| Element | Notes |
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| Aroma / Nose | Raw caramel, milk chocolate, vanilla ice cream, raspberry, tangerine. |
| Palate / Taste | Dried mandarin oranges, wine grapes, bittersweet chocolate, ripe red berries. |
| Finish / Aftertaste | Oak-derived sweetness and a peculiar tannic bitterness linger, with mild sweetness from the grain. |
Quick Overview / Specs
| Spec | Details |
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| Name | The Lucky Cat “Double Individuals: May & Hana” |
| Type | Blended Japanese whisky (malt & grain) |
| Region / Distillery | Shinshu (Mars Komagatake), Nagano, Japan |
| ABV | 43% |
| Cask types | Pedro Ximenez sherry & port wine casks |
| Bottling | 700 ml; ~10,000 bottles in this edition |
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