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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Mar 28, 2017, 11:45 am
#526
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I'm heading to Osaka and plan to visit the Suntory distillery during my stay. I'd like to get a gift for someone who is getting married and really likes Yamazaki. Does the distillery carry anything that can't be found at a retail store or duty free (and preferably something that can't be found in the US)? All else being the same, is there any reason to buy at the distillery instead of duty free or retail?
Would there be any issue with bringing a bottle (or 3) with me while I TWOV in China?
Would there be any issue with bringing a bottle (or 3) with me while I TWOV in China?
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It is young Yamazaki. 2 per person i recall. The W whisky shop that has closed use to have limited releases every once and a while.
Happy to have others confirm if there is anything else - FYI, this was a year ago. YMMV
Mar 29, 2017, 9:19 pm
#529
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I'm heading to Osaka and plan to visit the Suntory distillery during my stay. I'd like to get a gift for someone who is getting married and really likes Yamazaki. Does the distillery carry anything that can't be found at a retail store or duty free (and preferably something that can't be found in the US)? All else being the same, is there any reason to buy at the distillery instead of duty free or retail?
Would there be any issue with bringing a bottle (or 3) with me while I TWOV in China?
Would there be any issue with bringing a bottle (or 3) with me while I TWOV in China?
2) The only things worth getting at the distillery is the Yamazaki LE 2016, or Yamazaki 25, if you can afford it, let alone find it. There is some non age 300ml bottle that's a distillery exclusive, but it's cheap and not much of a gift.
3) If you take the time to read this thread you'll discover that the duty-free Yamazaki is the worst value they sell in Japan. Double the price for a prettier bottle.
4) China limits foreigners to 2 alcohol bottles. Bring more at your own risk.
Mar 30, 2017, 5:34 pm
#531
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Mar 30, 2017, 10:26 pm
#532
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Apr 3, 2017, 2:07 pm
#533
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http://www.suntory.com/factory/yamaz...spection/free/
Apr 4, 2017, 10:35 am
#535
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I'm heading the other way - up north to the Yoichi Distillery next month. Anyone know if there are any good items to purchase at the distillery or alternatively around Sapporo?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I'm heading to Osaka and plan to visit the Suntory distillery during my stay. I'd like to get a gift for someone who is getting married and really likes Yamazaki. Does the distillery carry anything that can't be found at a retail store or duty free (and preferably something that can't be found in the US)? All else being the same, is there any reason to buy at the distillery instead of duty free or retail?
Would there be any issue with bringing a bottle (or 3) with me while I TWOV in China?
Would there be any issue with bringing a bottle (or 3) with me while I TWOV in China?
Apr 4, 2017, 3:20 pm
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Apr 5, 2017, 1:45 pm
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Probably from all the FT'ers picking it up. Glad I got mine for 22,000 back in December. Still not a terrible deal considering most stores sell it for 50k.
Last edited by invalyd; Apr 5, 2017 at 1:54 pm
Apr 5, 2017, 6:38 pm
#540
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Was there yesterday. They have signs in the store stating that they dont have any Yamazaki (Known) and Hibiki (17,21) on stock anymore. I just asked and there is a single bottle of Hibiki 21 left for 29,800Yen excluding tax.
So glad that I just picked up my Hibiki 21 in Osaka for 27k including tax this week.
So glad that I just picked up my Hibiki 21 in Osaka for 27k including tax this week.