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Fuji Blended Whiskey 92PF / 700ML

MT FUJI DISTILLERY CHUBA (TOKAI), SHIZUOKA PREFECTURE The Fuji Gotemba distillery was founded at the height of the Japanese whisky industry in the early 1970s. A multinational corporate collaboration drew up plans to open the distillery, and production began in 1973. The collaboration consisted of Seagram’s from Canada, Chivas Brothers from Scotland, Four Roses distillery from the United States and the Kirin Brewery Company from Japan (who distributed Four Roses products in Japan). The syndicate selected the site as they felt that it had a climate most like Scotland’s. The town of Gotemba is over 2000 feet (610 metres) above sea level and is much cooler and less humid (especially in the summers) than other areas of Japan. The water takes 50 years from snow melt on Mt. Fuji to be filtered and used in our whiskies (malt and grain), making us the gift from Mt. Fuji The distillery was originally called the Gotemba Distillery and changed its name to Fuji Gotemba when it came under the sole ownership of Kirin in 2002. Fuji Gotemba distillery is in the town of Gotemba, which lies at the foot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji. It produces both single malt and grain whiskies from imported barley and grain from Scotland and Ireland. There are separate still rooms for the single malt and grain whisky production and Fuji Gotemba is one of the few distilleries in Japan to have its own bottling plant and cooperage. World Best Grain World Whisky Awards 2020 Bottling and cooperage on site

KURAYOSHI JAPAN, TOTTORI PREFECTURE Matsui Shuzou was founded in 1910 and is located in the Tottori Prefecture, northwest of Kyoto, on the shore of the Sea of Japan. Fresh ground water from the wilderness of the Tottori prefecture is a blessing from the earth and is used to bring the Kurayoshi Whisky to proof. It has a very tasty, mellow characteristic, deserving of the name Kurayoshi, the city of water and green. Tottori is known for its soft mineral water and abundance of nature. Kurayoshi 12-year-old Malt Whisky 92PF / 750mL The rich aroma of mixed nuts and heavy malt spread throughout the mouth, giving a sense of the 12-year maturation. Vanilla and raisins with faint smokiness on the palate. Long term aging gives an outstanding balance of tart and sweet. A soft and smooth finish remains 91pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 MATSUI These masterpieces, distilled in the rich, natural environment of Tottori, Japan are carefully crafted with heart and passion and brought to proof with high-quality natural spring water from Mt. Daisen. The Matsui Single Malt Whisky 96PF / 750mL This Single Malt distilled at the Kurayoshi Distillery is matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then transferred to bourbon barrels that have had the heads swapped out for mizunara oak for the last few months of maturation. Un-chillfiltered, natural color. Matsui Sakura Cask Whisky 96PF / 750mL This Single Malt distilled at the Kurayoshi Distillery is matured in ex-bourbon barrels and then transferred to bourbon barrels that have had the heads swapped out for Sakura wood for the last few months of maturation. Un chillfiltered, natural color.

THE SAN-IN BLENDED JAPANESE WHISKY

A Japanese and Scotch whisky blend, Including whisky up to 20 years old. Very flavorful, multi-layered, complex, and balanced —a blend of various types of whiskies: both malt and grain, including three different types of grain produced at Mt Fuji Distillery. Fuji Japanese Blended Whiskey 86PF / 700ML A Japanese whisky blend, Including whisky up to 20 years old. Very flavorful, multi-layered, complex, and balanced —a blend of various types of whiskies: both malt and grain, including three different types of grain produced at Mt Fuji Distillery. Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey 92PF / 700ML

Using carefully selected malt whisky and grain whisky, the sweet and refreshing taste of San-In evokes vanilla, pear, and a fruity finish. The mellow taste is further improved by soft spring water from Mt Daisen. The San-In Blended Japanese Whisky 80PF / 700mL Melon, pear, and ginger on the palate, with slight vanilla incense finished with the taste of fruity pears and a smooth, light mouthfeel. 87pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 Gold International Spirits Challenge 2020 The San-In ex-Bourbon Barrel Whisky 86PF / 4700mL Aromas of vanilla and maple syrup. Orange zest, lemongrass, and vanilla flavors on the palate closing with a mellow mouthfeel with hints of biscuit, vanilla and fruity notes of pear. 89pts Ulitmate Spirits Challenge 2021 TOTTORI JAPAN, TOTTORI Tottori is the line of sourced blended whiskies brought together by the Kurayoshi distillery in Tottori, Japan, known for its fresh spring water which is best-suited for producing whisky. Located near the Sea of Japan, there is a big gap in climate and temperature which advances the aging process - similar to the ones famous for whisky-making worldwide. Tottori Blended Japanese Whisky 86PF | 750mL

Recommended sipped from a white wine glass to enjoy all the flavors and delicate aromas. A blend of three different types of grain whiskies: • Bourbon heavy style using pot stills and column stills. • Canadian style, using a kettle still in a batch process, creating a rich profile. • Scotch style, using five different column stills with continuous distillation for a lighter style. Fuji Single Grain Japanese Whiskey 30yr 92PF / 700ML The ‘Single’ in Single Grain here refers to the fact that this whisky was made at one distillery. The distillery in question is none other than Fuji, located on the foothills of the famous volcano.

Made primarily with corn, finished whisky is a composite of three styles of distillation - American Bourbon, Scotch & Canadian. Fuji leans into the heavier, bolder Bourbon flavors but with the Japanese touch for blending that renders it more subtle and well-integrated and easy to sip. In the best sense it is like a Japanese Bourbon, which makes sense as the parent company here, Kirin, has plenty of experience with Bourbon, being the longtime owners of Four Roses.

This whisky is characterized by mellow sweetness and aroma. The mouth feel is refreshing with a faint fruity sweetness and an ornate, lasting finish. Perfect for any style of drink, on the rocks, high ball, and neat. 87pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021

93pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2021 Matsui The Peated Whisky 96PF / 750mL

This Single Malt distilled from heavily peated barley at the Kurayoshi Distillery is matured in ex-bourbon barrels. Un chillfiltered, natural color.

93pts Ulitmate Spirits Challenge 2021 Gold 2019 SF World Spirits Competition

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