Kirin Rarities

Kirin Rarities

Kirin Rarities – Exclusive whisky treasures from the foot of Mt. Fuji

Whiskies from Kirin's Fuji-Gotemba distillery occupy a special place in the Japanese whisky landscape. Located on a high plateau at the foot of the majestic Mount Fuji, the distillery uses crystal-clear water that has been filtered through volcanic rock for over 50 years. In our Kirin Rarities category, we present the most exclusive bottlings from this house, which is world-renowned for its unparalleled expertise in producing a wide variety of grain whisky styles.

Kirin's unique feature lies in the diversity of its production: as one of the few distilleries worldwide, it produces both single malts and three different styles of grain whisky (light, medium, and heavy bourbon-style) on a single site. This technical mastery has resulted in some of Japan's most sought-after collector's items.

Among the absolute highlights of the rarities are:

  • Small Batch Single Grain 25 Years Old: A legendary whisky that was named “World's Best Single Grain” in 2016 and whose stocks in the warehouses are now almost exhausted.
  • Discontinued Age-Statement Whiskies: Due to the enormous surge in demand, Kirin had to discontinue iconic bottlings such as the Fuji Sanroku 18 Years Old and the Fuji Gotemba Single Malt 18 Years Old in 2015. These bottles are now highly sought-after milestones in the distillery's history.
  • Blender's Choice Series: Strictly limited editions that were often only available directly from the distillery or through exclusive channels in Japan.
  • Historical rarities: Rare finds such as the "Evermore" series or curious collector's items from the 1980s and 90s such as NEWS or Saturday, which reflect the experimental spirit of that era.

Experience the perfect symbiosis of Western expertise (founded as a joint venture with Seagram) and Japanese deep connection to nature with Kirin Rarities. Secure a piece of liquid history from Mount Fuji with Jwhisky.