Kirin Whisky Riku

Name: Kirin Whisky Riku
Brand: Kirin

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A grain-led, full-flavoured whisky from Kirin's Fuji Gotemba Distillery. At 50% ABV, it offers cask-driven sweetness and a crisp finish.

Details

Brand	Kirin
Distillery	Fuji Gotemba
Origin	Japan / Shizuoka
Style	Blended
Age	NAS
ABV	50%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Sweet vanilla and caramel from the cask, with soft grain sweetness.
Palate: Powerful at 50%, with mellow grain sweetness and toasty oak.
Finish: Crisp and clean.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
With water
On the rocks

Its strength and depth mean it doesn't get lost in a highball or mizuwari (whisky with water). Kirin designed it to be enjoyed any way, including with hot water.

Food pairing

Izakaya favourites such as karaage, yakitori and gyoza.

Background & production

Made at Kirin's Fuji Gotemba Distillery in Gotemba, Shizuoka, and launched nationwide in Japan on 19 May 2020. Kirin developed it as a rich-tasting domestic whisky that can be enjoyed in any style.

It is built mainly on grain whisky, with cask-derived flavour and sweetness and a clean finish. The side of the label lists the blender's recommended serves.

Bottled at 50% ABV in 500ml bottles.