May I suggest we dispense with the prohibition of discussing the purchase of Japanese whiskeys abroad? The prices in Japan have become so crazy, and availability so terrible, the only way ”normal” people will be able to enjoy Japanese whiskeys is if we discuss where they can be bought at reasonable prices. And that means buying them abroad. I’m delighted to report that after spending countless hours hunting for Japanese whiskeys in Japan without any success, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission came through for me: Five blocks from my house, I bought two cases of Yamazaki 12 at $90 and four bottles of Yamazaki 18 at $250.