On the shelf Not declared
¥1,800
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Mars Lucky Cat
マルス ラッキーキャット
On the shelf Not declared
What it costs in Japan
¥4,200
about $28 at ¥150/$ (2026-08)
Our estimate · checked August 2026
No overseas price recorded yet, so we are not showing a markup. We only publish this figure when both prices have actually been observed — never estimated.
Can you actually buy it here?
Stocked by ordinary Japanese liquor shops and supermarkets at list price.
Our estimate · checked August 2026
Is it Japanese whisky?
We found no producer statement either way. This is not an accusation of anything; it means the question is unanswered.
How it tastes
A blended malt drawing on both Mars distilleries, in a series named after the distillery cats. Pleasant and mizunara-touched. Not declared under the JSLMA standard.
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Our estimates, scored the same way across every bottle so they can be compared.
Specification
| Producer | Mars |
|---|---|
| Region | Chubu |
| Type | Blended Malt |
| Age | No age statement |
| ABV | 42% |
| Casks | Sherry, Mizunara |
| Best served | Neat, Highball |
| Our rating | 81 / 100 (editorial) |
Where to buy outside Japan
- The Whisky Exchange — ships from UK · not yet linked (affiliate application pending)
- Master of Malt — ships from UK · not yet linked (affiliate application pending)
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If you like this
On the shelf Does not meet the standard
¥5,500
2.0× abroad
On the shelf Meets the JSLMA standard
¥5,500
2.5× abroad