{"product_id":"mars-the-lucky-cat-double-individuals-choco-luna-2026-12th-release-blended-whisky-700ml","title":"Mars The Lucky Cat Double Individuals \"Choco \u0026 Luna\" 12th Release Blended Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Lucky Cat series is a genuinely heartfelt, ongoing tradition at Hombo Shuzo — a collection of blended whiskies built around the real cats living with the company's own president, k. Hombo, each release capturing a specific cat's (or, here, cats') personality directly in the blend. Choco \u0026amp; Luna is the twelfth release in the series, and its origin story is genuinely candid and touching, straight from Hombo himself: \"Choco, who turns nine this April, and Luna, who turned five last autumn, share a love for the outdoors. However, Luna prefers her own space unless necessary, while Choco is constantly clinging to people for affection. Recently, the relationship between these two unique personalities has become a bit strained.\" He goes on to note something genuinely poignant: \"after our elder, May, passed away last March, and Solla joined our feline community in June, I wonder if the change in members has affected the overall group dynamic...?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat real, ongoing household dynamic is translated directly into the whisky's own character — Hombo's own hope is that Choco and Luna \"can live together in harmony, just like this whisky, where the sweet aromas are tightened and balanced by a wild finish.\" The blend combines malt and grain whisky, with grain components sourced from both the UK and the USA, produced at Mars Komagatake Distillery in Nagano, Japan's highest-altitude whisky distillery. This is a genuinely limited release, capped at approximately 10,000 bottles, released February 18, 2026 to coincide with Japan's \"Cat Day,\" and — per Mars's own official page — already sold out and discontinued at the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMars The Lucky Cat Double Individuals \"Choco \u0026amp; Luna\" Blended Whisky is produced by Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd. at Mars Komagatake Distillery in Nagano, Japan — the country's highest-altitude whisky distillery, at approximately 800 meters above sea level. It is the twelfth release in \"The Lucky Cat\" series, a collection of blended whiskies themed around the real cats belonging to Hombo Shuzo's president, showcasing Mars Whisky's blending expertise through each cat's individual personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis release is inspired by two cats with genuinely contrasting personalities — Choco, an affectionate, people-oriented cat, and Luna, a calico who prefers her own space — built to reflect their relationship through a whisky where sweet flavors harmonize with a wild, lingering finish. The blend combines malt and grain whisky, with grain components sourced from both the UK and the USA. Released February 18, 2026, in a limited run of approximately 10,000 bottles, presented in a 700ml bottle with gift box. Bottled at 43% ABV \/ 86 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo independent tasting reviews are confirmed for this product at this time — a genuinely new, limited 2026 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ek. Hombo, President, Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd. (official brand story):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Choco, who turns nine this April, and Luna, who turned five last autumn, share a love for the outdoors. However, Luna prefers her own space unless necessary, while Choco is constantly clinging to people for affection. Recently, the relationship between these two unique personalities has become a bit strained. After our elder, May, passed away last March, and Solla joined our feline community in June, I wonder if the change in members has affected the overall group dynamic...? As their owner, I only hope that all of them can live together in harmony, just like this whisky, where the sweet aromas are tightened and balanced by a wild finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet, harmonious aromas, reflecting the blend's dual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet flavors carry through, tightened by genuine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wild, lingering close, balancing the whisky's initial sweetness with real depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlended Japanese Whisky (Malt \u0026amp; Grain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV \/ 86 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSourced from UK and USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMars Komagatake Distillery — Nagano, Japan (Japan's highest-altitude whisky distillery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHombo Shuzo Co., Ltd.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Lucky Cat — 12th release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary 18, 2026 (timed to Japan's \"Cat Day\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited to ~10,000 bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml bottle with gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely heartfelt, story-rich blended whisky — honoring two cats with real, contrasting personalities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate or caramel desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, nutty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried fruit boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat or on the rocks; the gift box presentation makes it a genuinely charming gift for cat lovers and Japanese whisky collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283496427586,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Mars_The_Lucky_Cat_Double_Individuals_Choco_Luna_2026_12th_Release_Blended_Whisky_700ml.jpg?v=1790643053","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/mars-the-lucky-cat-double-individuals-choco-luna-2026-12th-release-blended-whisky-700ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}