{"product_id":"fuji-core-range-signed-by-jota","title":"Fuji Japanese Whisky Core Range – Signed by Master Blender Jota Tanaka with Letter of Authenticity","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuji Japanese Whisky Core Range – Signed by Master Blender Jota Tanaka with Letter of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eA special opportunity to own the complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eFuji Japanese Whisky Core Range\u003c\/strong\u003e, personally \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"209\"\u003esigned by Fuji Master Blender Jota Tanaka\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eProduced at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eFuji Gotemba Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e at the foot of Mount Fuji, this collection brings together the three expressions at the heart of the Fuji range: \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eFuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky, Fuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky and Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kirin confirms these are the brand's three core expressions, all made exclusively from whiskies crafted at Fuji Gotemba Distillery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"615\" data-content-reference-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eThe set comprises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qm57oa\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eFuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 70cl 46%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ju4jv\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eFuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky – 70cl 43%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kopjco\" data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eFuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey – 70cl 46%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eWhat makes this collection particularly special is that \u003cstrong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eeach bottle has been signed by Jota Tanaka\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fuji's internationally recognised Master Blender. Tanaka became Kirin's Chief Blender in 2010 and Master Blender in 2017, and was inducted into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eWhisky Magazine Hall of Fame in 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e. His career has also included seven years working at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eFour Roses Distillery in Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving him an unusual depth of experience across both Japanese and American whisky production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1292\" data-content-reference-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eThe three whiskies demonstrate the remarkable versatility of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eFuji Gotemba Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, which produces both malt and grain whisky at the same site. The Single Malt showcases Fuji's elegant, fruity and creamy malt style; the Single Grain brings together three distinctive styles of grain whisky; while the Single Blended combines malt and grain whiskies produced at Fuji Gotemba into one harmonious expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1739\" data-content-reference-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eAll three core expressions were awarded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eGold at the International Spirits Challenge 2025 for the third consecutive year\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding further provenance to this signed collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"oz2at3\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1348\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"oz2at3\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1348\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 70cl 46%\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eFuji Single Malt Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant and fruit-forward \u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e produced at the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eFuji Gotemba Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e46% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fuji Single Malt brings together a diverse selection of malt whiskies produced at this single Japanese distillery, creating a rich yet beautifully balanced style characterised by fruit, creaminess, malt and delicate oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEx-Bourbon, American White Oak, Beer \u0026amp; French Oak Red Wine Casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eKirin describes the expression as having a medley of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003efruity, luscious and creamy characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e, while its Japanese product information highlights the richly fruity character created by the distillery's diverse malt whiskies. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2023\" data-content-reference-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eFor enthusiasts looking to explore beyond the most familiar names in Japanese whisky, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eFuji Single Malt\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a fascinating introduction to the whisky-making philosophy of Fuji Gotemba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m6hxom\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3947\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky – 70cl 43%\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eFuji Single Blended Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive Japanese whisky created entirely from \u003cstrong data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003emalt and grain whiskies produced at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4352\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, the expression showcases one of the characteristics that makes Fuji Gotemba particularly interesting: the distillery has the capability to produce both malt and multiple styles of grain whisky at the same location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4529\"\u003eThis allows Fuji to create a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4417\"\u003eSingle Blended Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing malt and grain components from a single distillery together into one beautifully balanced expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4719\"\u003eKirin describes the whisky as having a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4570\" data-end=\"4625\"\u003esilky texture with delicate, multi-layered flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e, created from its diverse malt and grain whisky stocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4719\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: American White Oak, Ex-Bourbon \u0026amp; Refill Casks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kaj0ec\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4762\"\u003eWhat Does Single Blended Whisky Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4840\"\u003eThe term \u003cstrong data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003eSingle Blended Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly important to this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"5166\"\u003eRather than meaning that the whisky comes from multiple distilleries, Fuji Single Blended combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"5009\"\u003emalt and grain whisky made at the same distillery – Fuji Gotemba\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kirin describes this ability to produce both types of spirit at one location as an unusual feature of the distillery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"5081\" data-content-reference-end=\"5101\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003eIt provides whisky enthusiasts with an opportunity to experience both sides of Fuji's production in one bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5168\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"cv2i39\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"6908\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey – 70cl 46%\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"7055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"6948\"\u003eFuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium Japanese grain whisky produced at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"7000\" data-end=\"7027\"\u003eFuji Gotemba Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"7043\" data-end=\"7054\"\u003e46% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7057\" data-end=\"7255\"\u003eWhat makes this expression particularly interesting is the distillery's ability to produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"7148\" data-end=\"7192\"\u003ethree distinctive styles of grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by different international whisky-making traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7057\" data-end=\"7255\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Bourbon American Oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7257\" data-end=\"7437\"\u003eRather than relying on a single grain spirit style, these components are brought together to create a layered and highly individual expression of \u003cstrong data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7436\"\u003eJapanese Single Grain Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7439\" data-end=\"7638\"\u003eKirin describes the finished whisky as combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"7488\" data-end=\"7525\"\u003erich fruitiness with subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the three grain styles creating a complex and multi-layered profile. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"7514\" data-content-reference-end=\"7533\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gvrqki\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7640\" data-end=\"7671\"\u003eThree Styles of Grain Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7673\" data-end=\"7771\"\u003eFuji Gotemba's approach to grain whisky is one of the most interesting aspects of this expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7773\" data-end=\"8080\"\u003eSpecialist product information identifies the three components as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"7841\" data-end=\"7871\"\u003eBourbon-style grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, a medium-bodied \u003cstrong data-start=\"7889\" data-end=\"7920\"\u003eCanadian-style grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a lighter \u003cstrong data-start=\"7936\" data-end=\"7965\"\u003eScotch-style grain whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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