Fuji Single Grain Whisky vs Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask
A side-by-side look at two Japanese whiskies to help you decide which one fits your palate and budget.
At a Glance
| Fuji Single Grain Whisky | Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Grain | Grain |
| ABV | 46% | 41.7% |
| Age Statement | NAS | NAS |
| Price Tier | $50 – $100 | $50 – $100 |
| Distillery | Fuji Gotemba Distillery | Undisclosed / Multi-source |
| JSLMA Compliant | Yes | No |
Category
Fuji Grain
Ohishi Grain
ABV
Fuji 46%
Ohishi 41.7%
Age Statement
Fuji NAS
Ohishi NAS
Price Tier
Fuji $50 – $100
Ohishi $50 – $100
Distillery
Fuji Fuji Gotemba Distillery
Ohishi Undisclosed / Multi-source
JSLMA Compliant
Fuji Yes
Ohishi No
Tasting Notes
| Fuji Single Grain Whisky | Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Nose | Sweet vanilla, coconut, butterscotch, and hints of tropical fruit with delicate floral notes. | Rich dried fruit, sherry sweetness, rice, caramel, and a unique grain character |
| Palate | Creamy and rich with bourbon like sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and a touch of citrus. Silky mouthfeel. | Distinctive with sherry influenced sweetness, rice pudding, dried fruit, toffee, and a velvety texture |
| Finish | Medium length with lingering vanilla, gentle oak, and a clean sweetness. | Long with lingering sherry sweetness, rice, and gentle warmth |
Nose
Fuji Single Grain Whisky
Sweet vanilla, coconut, butterscotch, and hints of tropical fruit with delicate floral notes.
Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask
Rich dried fruit, sherry sweetness, rice, caramel, and a unique grain character
Palate
Fuji Single Grain Whisky
Creamy and rich with bourbon like sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and a touch of citrus. Silky mouthfeel.
Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask
Distinctive with sherry influenced sweetness, rice pudding, dried fruit, toffee, and a velvety texture
Finish
Fuji Single Grain Whisky
Medium length with lingering vanilla, gentle oak, and a clean sweetness.
Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask
Long with lingering sherry sweetness, rice, and gentle warmth
Key Differences
- • Fuji Single Grain Whisky comes in stronger at 46% ABV compared to Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask's 41.7%.
- • They come from different distilleries: Fuji Gotemba Distillery and Undisclosed / Multi-source.
- • Fuji Single Grain Whisky meets JSLMA standards for Japanese whisky labeling. Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask does not.