Kirin Whisky is an affiliate brand under Kirin Brewery Company Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company. Kirin Holdings is a member of the Mitsubishi Group and is a Japanese-based beverage and products conglomerate with branches in manufacturing, distribution, and production founded through various branded products and merchandise. Established in 1885 as Japan Brewery Company Ltd, the creators of Kirin Beer in 1888, Kirin Brewery Company was officially launched as a legal entity in 1907. The brand utilizes the methods and traditions founded by JBC, retaining malted grains and hops imported from Germany in many of its products. Kirin Brewery Company's reach extends overseas through alliances in China, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and more. Re-named as Kirin-Seagram Ltd in 2002, this long-standing beverage provider continues to influence consumer markets globally while keeping to its historical legacy of quality with a passion and discipline respected throughout the world. Kirin Whisky includes a line-up of iterations such as Kirin Japanese Fuji Whisky, Kirin Riku Whisky, and Oak Master, along with affiliations to iconic brands such as Four Roses, Johnnie Walker, and Henry McKenna.