Fuji Single Blended Whisky

Fuji Single Blended Whisky

Official bottling 
Single blend - West Honshu
Amber gold
43% ABV
Dram

Nose: Cloves, black tea, cooked rice, cotton sheets, malted grains, vanilla custard. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, astringent, cool, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sour sweet. Sour cream, cooked rice, cotton sheets, chocolate, malted grains, hints of raisins. 
Finish: Short. Raisins, cotton sheets, cooked rice, vanilla. 

Comments: 

Both grain and malt whisky blended from a single source. Unfortunately it’s not very distinctive - slightly tart, a little feinty and with a lot of vanilla and chocolate notes. Decent dram.

Verdict:

I like this.

Fuji Gotemba Single Grain

Fuji Gotemba Single Grain

Offers bottling
Single grain - West Honshu 
Amber
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Vanilla custard, desiccated coconut, magic marker, corn syrup, white spirit. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, mouth coating, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Vanilla sponge, brown sugar, magic marker, fresh baked bread, lemon zest. 
Finish: Short. Fresh baked bread, vanilla, brown sugar, black tea. 

Comments: 

A decent, sippable single grain, lots of cereal and bread notes, along with the obligatory vanilla. It’s entry level for sure, but rarely seen in the UK.

Verdict:

I like this.

Fuji Gotemba 17yo Small Batch

Fuji Gotemba 17yo Small Batch

Official bottling 
Single malt - West Honshu
Amber 
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Magic marker, peanuts, pear drops, vanilla, orange peel, hints of green tea. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, warm, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Magic marker, yoghurt, pear drops, orange peel, lemon zest, honey, sultanas. 
Finish: Short. Green tea, magic marker, pear drops, hints of white pepper. 

Comments: 

Quite estery, reminiscent of nail varnish, with a good, enjoyable, floral overtone. It’s light and refreshing as well, wearing its age lightly.

Verdict:

I like this.

Fuji Single Malt

Fuji Single Malt

Official bottling 
Single malt - West Honshu
Dark gold
46% ABV
Dram

Nose: Wet stones, photocopy paper, toffee, cooked rice, green apples. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, loosens, mouth coating, airy. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Honey, photocopy paper, lemon zest, green apples, malted grains, hints of cream. 
Finish: Short. Cream, honey, malted grains, photocopy paper. 

Comments: 

Quite light, a little creamy. The flavours are muted and not very intense. A very gentle, entry level malt.

Verdict:

I like this.