The Fuji Gotemba distillery, which began production in November 1973, was
founded as a joint venture between Kirin, Seagram and Chivas Brothers. While
both malt and grain whisky is produced at the distillery, all stages of whisky
production - from fermentation to bottling - take place on site. After Kirin
took full control in 2002 following the dissolution of Seagram and renamed the
distillery Kirin Distillery, they began to focus more on their connection to
Mount Fuji, leading to the launch of their first single malt in 2004.



Kirin Fuji Whiskey is a high-quality grain whiskey with a remarkable variety of
flavors and an interesting evolution of taste. It offers good value for money
and has received positive feedback from consumers looking for an affordable
Japanese whiskey.



According to the guidelines set by the Japan Spirits and Liqueur Makers
Association in February 2021, this whisky meets the requirements to be
considered a true Japanese whisky. This means that the entire production process
- from fermentation to distillation and bottling - has taken place in Japan.