Fuji 50th Anniversary Single Malt Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Michael Hemsworth — December 5, 2024 — Lifestyle
References: fujiwhisky & thespiritsbusiness
The Fuji 50th Anniversary Single Malt whiskey has been launched by the brand in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Fuji Gotemba Distillery that will provide fans with the perfect new expression to try out. The spirit is crafted with whiskies ranging in age from 12 years to 50 years old, and has been aged in a variety of barrels including Bourbon, beer, oloroso Sherry and French oak red wine. The expression is limited to 3,000 bottles with a total of 400 headed to the US market with a 52% ABV and a $500 price tag.
Master Blender Jota Tanaka commented on the Fuji 50th Anniversary Single Malt whiskey saying, "To commemorate our distillery’s 50th anniversary, I meticulously hand-selected malts and conducted nearly 100 test blends to artfully craft this special edition whisky – a richly complex expression."
Master Blender Jota Tanaka commented on the Fuji 50th Anniversary Single Malt whiskey saying, "To commemorate our distillery’s 50th anniversary, I meticulously hand-selected malts and conducted nearly 100 test blends to artfully craft this special edition whisky – a richly complex expression."
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