Kirin-Gotemba

The award - Kirin Whisky

Whether malting, kilning, mashing or burning, nothing is left to chance here. It is not without reason that two out of three Kirin Whisky varieties were awarded a gold medal at the ISC 2014. Secret formulas, loving production processes and long-term storage in special wooden barrels together guarantee the indescribable taste, because only a genuine Kirin Whisky carries and deserves this succinct name.

Kirin Whisky Fuji Sanroku

You can choose between four different Kirin whisky varieties. One of the top sellers of this brand is the Kirin Fuji Sanroku 50 °. This Kirin whisky is not filtered cold and is therefore very aromatic and mild on the finish. The aroma is reminiscent of caramelized popcorn and vanilla. Furthermore, the Kirin Whisky Oak Master is one of the favorites of this brand.

Both its distinctive oak note and round taste are explicit features that make up this Kirin Whisky.

Kirin Whisky Fuji Sanroku 18

If you prefer the exquisite drops, you should not miss the taste of the Kirin Fuji Sanroku 18-Oloroso Cask. This strictly limited 18-year-old Kirin Whisky has matured in Oloroso sherry casks and was distilled in a special way at Kirin Distillery. The unique taste characterizes this characterful and exquisite whisky. The touch of harmonious aromas give it the fine sherry note. This note completes the long finish and completes it optimally.

Single Malt Kirin Whisky

Last but not least, it is of course the well-known Kirin 18 years of single malt whisky, which lives up to its name and was until recently not too long an absolute insider tip among whisky connoisseurs. Even with this drop, it is the fruity aromas and woods that make the inimitable taste. The soft scent of pineapple and melon, combined with extracts of currant and strawberry complete the pleasantly smoky note in a special way.

See for yourself

For further questions about Kirin Whisky we are at your disposal. Already today, we look forward to your visit to our website. Simply browse through our Kirin Whisky variety and convince yourself, because you simply can not describe this taste.

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If you're looking for high-quality whisky, you can make a real flavor explosions with a genuine Kirin whisky. Real gourmet palates and connoisseurs know that whisky is not the same as whisky. Connoisseurs, for example, prefer the well-known Kirin Whisky, which, of course, does not only impress with its well-known label. Also taste, smell and color are significant features that speak for this Kirin whisky.

Summary

The distillery was founded in 1973 as a joint venture between Kirin Brewery and the Canadian JE Seagram Co.Ltd near Mount Fuji. In 2002 Kirin Distlilery Ltd. bought. the shares of the distillery of her Canadian partner and became the sole owner.

The production uses barley from Scotland, Australia and water from the company well.

In 2014, two of the three whiskys produced by Kirin receive the gold medal at the ISC 2014 and amaze the experts.

Technical information about the Fuji-Gotemba distillery:

• Mash tuns: 1x 45,000 liters made of stainless steel
• Fermenting vats: 6x 80,000 liters made of stainless steel
• Stills: 2x "Wash Still" with 1x 17,000 liters and 1x 25,000 liters capacity and two "Spirit Still" with 11,000 liters and 16,000 liters of capacity to be heated with steam.
• Annual burning capacity: 12 million liters of alcohol