From Sparrow’s whisky list, Fuji is a rich Japanese whisky made with a blend of rye, wheat, and barley. It pours $22 by the pour, or $33 for a larger pour.
About Fuji
Fuji is a Japanese whisky from Kirin’s Mt. Fuji Distillery, which sits at the foot of Mount Fuji and has been making whisky since 1973. The distillery draws on pure water from the mountain and is one of the few in the world able to produce multiple grain whisky styles under one roof, blending them with real Japanese precision. As the menu notes, Fuji is built from a blend of rye, wheat, and barley, which gives it a layered grain character and the polished, balanced quality Japanese whisky is loved for. It is a beautiful pour for anyone wanting to explore beyond Scotch in our Kirkland lounge.
Tasting Notes
Japanese grain whisky in this style tends to be clean, fruity, and elegant. Look for bright notes of orange and white grape, a soft sweetness, and a smooth, polished finish. It is refined and very approachable, the kind of whisky that drinks easily neat and rewards a slow sip.
What to Pair It With
Fuji is a refined sipper, lovely neat or over a single large cube in our 21+ lounge at the quartzite bar. From the Sparrow dinner menu, its clean fruit notes pair nicely with the Tuna Tartare or the American Wagyu steaks, and it also makes an elegant Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fuji whisky made from?
Fuji is a Japanese whisky made with a blend of rye, wheat, and barley at Kirin’s Mt. Fuji Distillery, located at the foot of Mount Fuji.
How much is a pour of Fuji at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Fuji is $22 by the pour, or $33 for a larger pour. Find it on our whisky list.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near our single malts. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and explore a little Japanese whisky.