Product Description:
A true Japanese whisky has finally landed. With vivid notes of fresh peach and white table grapes, and an explosion of wildflower honey to finish, this masterclass in quintessential Japanese whisky-making just won a Gold Medal and Best Japanese Blended Whisky at the World Whiskies Awards!
Fuji Single Malt the shortage of authentically created Japanese whisky in recent years. Distilled, matured and bottled all on Fuji Gotemba Distillery's site at the foothills of their namesake landmark, this meticulously crafted whisky has vivid notes of fresh peach, white table grapes, and an elegant and silky supernova of wildflower honey to finish. This elegant and vivid whisky showcases Fuji Gotemba Distillery’s meticulous spirit production in a marriage of casks up to 16 years of age. As Jota San ruminates, "Delicate, but with lots of layers of flavours. All in harmony."
Natural in colour, presented at 43% ABV, and with a portion double distilled in traditional pot stills.
Maker:
Mt. Fuji is a sacred and inspirational landmark in Japan. Tied to Japan's history, the mountain is a symbol of faith and a source for artistic inspiration. It is only fitting that Fuji Whisky's - Fuji Gotemba Distillery is nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It is here that hall of famer Jota Tanaka draws inspiration to craft some of the finest whisky the world has seen. In fact, Jota Tanaka was recently inducted into the World Whisky Awards Hall of Fame, with his 30 years of experience in the industry both in Japan and the U.S., he is only the second Master Blender in Mt. Fuji Distillery’s 48-year history. In addition to Tanaka, Mt. Fuji Distillery has a long standing history of awards and accolades and is considered the leader in Japanese Grain Whisky.
Mt. Fuji's environment is blessed with lush forests, crystal clear water, and pure air. Their whiskies are delicately fruity and mellow, and have been nurtured over time in this environment, with its unique climate and terroir. For scale, Mt. Fuji Distillery is nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, 620 meters above sea level and 12 kilometres from its peak. Being a misty area Mt. Fuji can only be seen about 1/3 of the year, despite being at such a close distance. The high humidity maintained by a year-round blanket of fog, a cool highland climate with a yearly average temperature of 13℃, and air purified by the forests at the foot of the majestic mountain combines to form a unique climate and terroir around the distillery. It turns out this mix of pure natural environment, the cool highland climate with moderate temperature changes and high humidity, is ideal for making whisky resulting in Mt. Fuji Distillery's signature mellow, and delicate flavours on the palate.
Since 1973, Fuji-Gotemba distillery has pioneered and created, combining whisky-making techniques from three countries into one distillery. The renowned Fuji brand, emblem of the distinctiveness of Fuji-Gotemba distillery, has given rise to three unique styles: Single grain, Single Malt, and Single Blended.
Philosophy:
Fuji Gotemba Distillery uniquely features multiple still types to produce four different types of whisk(e)y. There are pot stills for Scotch-style malt, and a range of column stills to make grain whiskies in the Bourbon, Canadian and Scotch styles. Combining Kirin's brewing expertise, Fuji Gotemba Distillery crafts whiskies that are truly distinct from Scotch or Bourbon and tailored to Japanese culture and global enthusiasts.
Covering 520,000 square metres, Fuji Gotemba Distillery is the world's largest distillery. It features separate still rooms for the malt and grain stills and its own cooperage and bottling plant. Its unique setup allows it to produce single malts and single grains on site and the world's first-ever Single Blended Whisky.
Of course, water plays a vital role in high-quality whisky production. The crystalline water comes from Mt. Fuji, derived from fallen snow, this water source takes 50 years to reach the aquifer that runs 100m deep underground. The water, the climate, and the terroir result in a mellow and delicately fruity range of whiskies, every aspect of which is overseen by Master Blender Jota Tanaka.
Tasting:
Nose - Fresh Peach, Wildflower Honey, Oat Biscuits
White peach, apricot, orange liqueur, honey, and oat biscuits
Palate - Pear, White Table Grapes, Peach Tart
Pear, apple, apricot, white table grapes, fruit tart, with wildflower honey.
Finish - Vanillan Toffee, Oak Spice, Honey
Fruity with rich vanilla toffee, light oak spices and a silky finish.
The Finer Details
Style - Whisky
Country - Japan
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 43%
