Kirin Kunpu 2015

A blend bottled in 2015 from the Fuji Gotemba Kirin distillery. 40% vol.

• Nose: Glue, fruity acidity, strawberries, some alcoholic bite
• Mouth: Light flavor, fairly young impression
• Finish: Oak and cedar wood, oily and warm

Comments: On the nose it's unimpressive but the finish is pleasant.
80 points

Kirin Oak Master

Here my review for the Kirin Oak Master. From my understanding this is a bottom shelf whisky. The bottle comes in various sizes with 40% vol.

• Nose: Glue, cherries, tree sap, sharp oak on the nose, but not too dominant.
• Mouth: Fresh, light, malty, a fair bit of young alcohol.
• Finish: Oaky but light, slightly lingering alcohol

Comment: Lacks a bit of body, but pleasantly light with oak. finish is okay ish

76 points

Kirin - Fuji Gotemba - 50°

And another bottom shelf whisky. This time the Kirin Whisky 50° from the Fuji Gotemba distillery. The 50 suggest the 50% abv. which makes this one stand out a bit from the usual cheap whiskies. Costs around 10~15€ if  I remember correctly with 600ml bottle size.

• Nose: Fruity banana, earthy and some light oak, a touch alcoholic
• Mouth: Malt, light sweetness, green vegetables (green pepper'ish)
• Finish: Sweet malt, a touch sherry, chocolate, oak

Comment: For the price quite complex and strong enough for some experimenting with water. Maybe a touch too young and a little bit too much caramel... otherwise recommended.

77 points

(2014)