Kirin Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky

Name: Kirin Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky
Brand: Kirin

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A rare "single blended" whisky: both malt and grain are made at Fuji Gotemba Distillery. Mount Fuji's spring water and diverse spirits create a harmonious blend.

Details

Brand	Kirin
Distillery	Fuji Gotemba
Origin	Japan / Shizuoka
Style	Blended
Age	NAS
ABV	46%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Ripe pear, green apple and honey, with a touch of spice.
Palate: Smooth and full, with fruity sweetness, soft grain and malty depth.
Finish: Gentle sweetness and spice of moderate length.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
Highball

At 46% it has plenty of flavour — enjoy its layers neat or on the rocks. The fruit also comes through beautifully in a highball.

Food pairing

Salt-grilled white fish, tempura and grilled chicken.

Background & production

Made at Kirin Distillery's Fuji Gotemba Distillery in Gotemba, Shizuoka. Both malt and grain are produced and blended at the same distillery — a style rarely found anywhere in the world.

All of its whiskies share the same Mount Fuji spring water, craftspeople and natural environment, brought together through blending.

Bottled at 46% in 700ml bottles.