{"product_id":"fuji-50th-anniversary-single-malt-japanese-whisky-52-abv-cask-strength-limited-edition","title":"Fuji 50th Anniversary Single Malt Japanese Whisky – 52% ABV Cask Strength Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"187\"\u003eFuji’s 50th Anniversary Single Malt is a rare, multi-decade composition that delivers both depth and elegance at cask strength. It combines rich fruit, creamy texture, and refined oak in a way that feels distinctly Japanese—precise, layered, and harmonious. With a \u003cstrong data-end=\"540\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e94-point score from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhisky Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a serious collector’s whisky that also overdelivers in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"649\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eCrafted at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery at the base of Mount Fuji, this release celebrates \u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e50 years of production (since 1973)\u003c\/strong\u003e by blending malt whiskies drawn from every decade of the distillery’s history. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"902\"\u003eThe whisky includes components ranging from approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"960\"\u003e12 to 50 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, including spirit from the inaugural distillation year, making it a true “timeline” expression of the distillery. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eMaturation takes place across a diverse range of cask types—\u003cstrong data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, French oak wine casks, and other specialty barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e—resulting in layered complexity and a broad flavor spectrum. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1383\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003ecask strength (52% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e and non-chill filtered, it preserves full texture and intensity, reflecting the distillery’s refined, fruit-forward house style. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eProduction is extremely limited (roughly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003e3,000 bottles globally, ~400 to the U.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e), reinforcing its collectible status. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1760\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1762\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1784\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1784\" data-section-id=\"1dcnxrf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eWhisky Advocate – 94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"\u003cem\u003eHistory in a glass, composed of aged malt whiskies going back through the decades to 1973, this has a bountiful nose of fruit and flowers on a cream base: lychee, mango syrup, ground ginger, caramel, balsa wood, vanilla cream, dried flowers, and white pepper. A deliciously thick mouthfeel with ripe apricot, butterscotch, malt, white pepper, apple crumble, caramel, and a moreish, creamy finish of toffee apple.\" \u003c\/em\u003eReviewer: Jonny McCormick  \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2005\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lychee, mango syrup, dried flowers, vanilla cream, and gentle spice. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2140\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and textured—apricot, caramel, malt sweetness, white pepper, and baked apple. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2276\" data-start=\"2265\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, creamy, and elegant, with toffee apple, oak, and lingering sweetness. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2444\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2444\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2433\" data-start=\"2421\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2444\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2473\" data-start=\"2455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2473\"\u003e52% ABV (104 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2519\" data-start=\"2497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2499\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eJapan (Fuji Gotemba Distillery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2570\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2569\" data-start=\"2557\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2570\"\u003eFuji \/ Kirin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2589\"\u003eKey Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2626\" data-start=\"2604\"\u003e100% malted barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2629\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2652\"\u003eBlend of whiskies aged ~12–50 years across multiple cask types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2744\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2743\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003e50th anniversary release, cask strength, extremely limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2878\" data-start=\"2807\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2829\" data-start=\"2809\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2878\" data-start=\"2830\"\u003eApricot, mango, caramel, vanilla, spice, oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2902\" data-start=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2881\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003eRich, layered, fruit-forward Japanese single malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2960\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3131\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2984\" data-start=\"2962\"\u003eServing \u0026amp; Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2987\" data-start=\"2984\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to unlock its layered aromatics. 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