Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whisky
Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whisky showcases Kirin's unusual grain-whisky program at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery: three distinct grain-whisky styles — Scotch-style, bourbon-style, and Canadian-style — blended into one 46% ABV (92 proof) bottling. This 700mL bottle is a creamy, orchard-fruit-driven Japanese whisky — order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV/Proof: 46% ABV (92 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Style: Single grain — a blend of three grain-whisky styles (Scotch, bourbon, Canadian)
- Age: No age statement
- Origin: Fuji Gotemba Distillery, Shizuoka, Japan (Kirin; Master Blender Jota Tanaka)
Three Grain Traditions, One Fuji Bottle
Most distilleries make one kind of grain whisky; Fuji Gotemba makes three. Since its founding in 1973 as a Kirin–Seagram venture at the foot of Mt. Fuji, the distillery has run parallel production lines inspired by Scotch, bourbon, and Canadian grain-whisky methods — a legacy of Kirin's brewing know-how meeting Seagram and Chivas Brothers' whisky expertise. Master Blender Jota Tanaka blends all three styles into Fuji Single Grain, and the result is a Japanese whisky of unusual breadth: delicate and creamy, yet carrying gentle rye spice and toasted oak from the bourbon- and Canadian-style components.
Tasting Notes
Delicate aromas of orchard fruits, vanilla, and soft florals lead the nose. The palate is creamy — caramel and marmalade with a gentle rye-spice lift. The finish brings toasted oak and a hint of incense, lingering softly.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water is the way to appreciate the layered grain styles; the creamy texture also suits a refined highball. Grain-whisky fans should compare it with the distillery's blends at Fuji and explore the wider Japanese whisky shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "single grain" mean for Fuji?
It is whisky from a single distillery — Fuji Gotemba — made from grain (rather than malted barley), blending three grain-whisky styles produced there: Scotch-style, bourbon-style, and Canadian-style.
Where is Fuji Single Grain made?
At the Fuji Gotemba Distillery at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka, Japan, owned by Kirin.
What is the ABV?
Fuji Single Grain is bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof).
How is it different from Fuji World Blend?
Single Grain uses only grain whisky distilled at Fuji Gotemba in three styles; World Blend combines Mt. Fuji Distillery whisky with whiskies sourced from around the world.
Discover what three grain traditions taste like in one bottle — order Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.