Fuji Gotemba Distillery
Japan
Owned by:
Kirin Holdings
Place in the hierarchy
The distillery in brief
Fuji Gotemba Distillery is a Japanese whisky distillery located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. Established in 1973 by Kirin Holdings, it is known for producing both malt and grain whiskies. The distillery utilizes the pristine subterranean water from Mount Fuji in its production process. It is recognized for its large-scale grain whisky production and the "Fuji" brand of whiskies.
Core bottlings
Timeline
- 1973 Fuji Gotemba Distillery was established by Kirin-Seagram, a joint venture.
- 2002 Kirin-Seagram Co., Ltd., the original operating company, changed its name to Kirin Distillery Co., Ltd.
- 2020 The distillery launched its new core range under the "Fuji" brand, highlighting its unique location.
