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Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition Wins Trophy Award At The International Spirits Challenge 2024
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September 30, 2024
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited
TOKYO, September 30, 2024 - Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition, produced by FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY won the "Trophy," the highest award in the Japanese whisky category, at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2024.
The ISC is an annual liquor competition organized by Drinks International, a British publisher specializing in alcoholic beverages. In addition to the whisky category, there are also categories for brandy, tequila, gin, vodka, etc. Trophies, double gold, gold, silver, bronze, etc. are selected from each category. In the whisky category, the judging panel consists of blenders and distillers from whisky distilleries around the world, and the awards are judged through blind tastings, and are considered to be very prestigious. This year, approximate 2,200 products were entered from all over the world.
Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition was released in June this year in a limited edition of 6,000 bottles worldwide to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY. The whiskey has been crafted with the expertise, dedication, and passion that the Fuji Gotemba Distillery has refined over the course of its 50-year journey.
Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition
This special single grain whiskey embodies 50 years of craftsmanship and dedication from the FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY, showcasing the passion and meticulousness of its makers.
All three types of grain whiskies (Bourbon, Canadian, and Scotch) are used, starting with three exceedingly rare whiskies distilled in the 1970s. These are then blended with subsequent whiskies from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s to create a special limited edition Single Grain whiskey with a beautiful taste profile.
This exceptional 50th-anniversary Single Grain Whiskey from FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY offers a harmonious combination of vibrant fruity flavors, rich and smooth textures, and a light and refreshing finish, showcasing the exquisite harmony of the distillery's unique and vibrant fruity whiskies, as well as the rich and smooth whiskies.
We invite you to indulge in this exquisite whiskey to commemorate our 50th anniversary.
Product Information
| 1. Product name | Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whiskey Fuji 50th Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|
| 2. on sale at | FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY and by lottery FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY has finished selling the planned quantity of the product at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery store. |
| 3. capacity / container | 700ml / Bottle |
| 4. Alcohol content | Alcohol content: 52% |
| 5. Distillery | FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY |
| 6. Price (including tax) | 27,500 yen *Price at FUJI-GOTEMBA DISTILLERY |
| 7. Planned sales quantity | Limited to 6,000 units |
It is scheduled to be released in the US, Australia and some European countries next spring.
About Kirin Holdings
Kirin Holdings Company, Limited is an international company that operates in the Food & Beverages domain (Food & Beverages businesses), Pharmaceuticals domain (Pharmaceuticals businesses), and Health Science domain (Health Science business), both in Japan and across the globe.
Kirin Holdings can trace its roots to Japan Brewery which was established in 1885. Japan Brewery became Kirin Brewery in 1907. Since then, the company expanded its business with fermentation and biotechnology as its core technologies, and entered the pharmaceutical business in the 1980s, all of which continue to be global growth centers. In 2007, Kirin Holdings was established as a pure holding company and is currently focusing on boosting its Health Science domain.
Under the Kirin Group Vision 2027 (KV 2027), a long-term management plan launched in 2019, the Kirin Group aims to become “A global leader in CSV, creating value across our world of Food & Beverages to Pharmaceuticals.” Going forward, the Kirin Group will continue to leverage its strengths to create both social and economic value through its businesses, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth in corporate value.
