Fuji Single Grain Whisky
Kirin

Fuji Single Grain Whisky

富士 シングルグレーン

Category
Grain
ABV
46%
Price Range
$50 – $100
Volume
700ml
Cask Type
ex-bourbon

About

A single grain whisky from Kirin's Fuji Gotemba Distillery at the base of Mount Fuji. Made with water from snowmelt that filters through volcanic rock over decades. Winner of multiple international awards.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla, coconut, butterscotch, and hints of tropical fruit with delicate floral notes.

Palate

Creamy and rich with bourbon like sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and a touch of citrus. Silky mouthfeel.

Finish

Medium length with lingering vanilla, gentle oak, and a clean sweetness.

What People Are Saying

Fuji Single Grain from Kirin's Fuji Gotemba Distillery has earned positive attention in the community as an underrated Japanese whisky. Made using three different types of stills (pot, column, and doubler), it offers a unique production story. Reddit reviewers find it pleasantly sweet and approachable, if somewhat light. It represents good value compared to Suntory and Nikka products at similar price points. The community appreciates Kirin's transparency about production methods.

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How to Enjoy

neat, rocks, highball

Awards

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ISC · Gold (2020)