Oct 18, 2019, 5:22 pm
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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Sep 9, 2019, 6:40 pm
#1621
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It was 70 people for me. Funny story about it actually. I entered the queue but when they came to check my passport and outbound flight they said I was disqualified due to my flight being at 5pm that day, and the validity period began from 7pm of that day through end of September. Off by two hours! Luckily while I was sulking off I remembered I have another booked flight this month so they let me back in the line 
And yeah I kinda was after the 250k bottles...
No they provided minis. I was inspired by a post earlier in this thread where the poster got a "doggy bag" of H17 minis to go. Would have gotten a couple but the CA said it was the last one. I asked near the end of the flight out of consideration for the other pax. TBH now i'm wondering if they even have H17 in a full size bottle anymore. Last time I was served H17 on a F flight they just brought the drink out, no bottle.
And yeah I kinda was after the 250k bottles...No they provided minis. I was inspired by a post earlier in this thread where the poster got a "doggy bag" of H17 minis to go. Would have gotten a couple but the CA said it was the last one. I asked near the end of the flight out of consideration for the other pax. TBH now i'm wondering if they even have H17 in a full size bottle anymore. Last time I was served H17 on a F flight they just brought the drink out, no bottle.
I am sure they had more minis, same happened to me, but it is understandable they need to save them for future passengers since they probably can't get more.
I'm lucky I still have a full case which I've been saving at home.
Sounds like you had a great trip and thanks for sharing!
Sep 9, 2019, 8:43 pm
#1622
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If you sign up for Amazon JP Prime (free trial when I did it), you can schedule delivery at no charge as well, depending on the seller. I did this so the package was there the day before I checked in.
Sep 10, 2019, 7:46 am
#1623
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Sep 10, 2019, 8:09 am
#1624
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Price for Japanese stuff in Germany seem to drop at the moment, at least for some not too old ones.
e.g. Yamazaki 12 is available for ~ 99€, scored Hakushu 12 for the same price.
Grabbed three bottles Hibiki Master Select for 60€ at Lisboa airport... nice price
e.g. Yamazaki 12 is available for ~ 99€, scored Hakushu 12 for the same price.
Grabbed three bottles Hibiki Master Select for 60€ at Lisboa airport... nice price
Sep 10, 2019, 1:00 pm
#1625
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How often and at what time do they hold the lottery at Ginza Mitsukoshi? Might be debating between that and trying my luck at duty free as well
Sep 10, 2019, 5:45 pm
#1626
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https://japandutyfree-ginza.jp/event/index.html
Sep 11, 2019, 8:26 am
#1627
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Hello all, I am currently in Hakata, Fukuoka this week and I am hunting for Yamazaki 18 years over here, any chance would you guys have any recommendation as to where I can purchase it from? I tried searching a few liquor store today but has not luck.
Sep 11, 2019, 9:01 am
#1628
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Sep 11, 2019, 9:44 am
#1629
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About once a month. I would expect the one one to be around early October. Check their website for details
https://japandutyfree-ginza.jp/event/index.html
https://japandutyfree-ginza.jp/event/index.html
BTW, since I frequently re-read this thread, please tell me you grabbed a few bottles at the store you found H21, H30, Y18, and Y25 at MSRP earlier this year!
Sep 11, 2019, 9:56 am
#1630
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Thanks...when I went last year, all my trusty spots had nothing left. I'm setting my expectations low and just hoping to grab some Blender's Choice, and maybe luck into some bottles at duty free.
BTW, since I frequently re-read this thread, please tell me you grabbed a few bottles at the store you found H21, H30, Y18, and Y25 at MSRP earlier this year!
BTW, since I frequently re-read this thread, please tell me you grabbed a few bottles at the store you found H21, H30, Y18, and Y25 at MSRP earlier this year!
I did indeed pick them up. I've been collecting for quite a few years now so I've managed to collect pretty much a few of every Suntory bottle including H30 and Y25
Unfortunately the issue with collecting is the more rare bottles you get, the more expensive the next one becomes...Hibiki 35, Yamazaki 35 etc are way out of my price range
Sep 11, 2019, 11:45 am
#1631
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You will find Blender's no problem. Head over to BiG Ginza, they've usually got plenty of stock for 9k.
I did indeed pick them up. I've been collecting for quite a few years now so I've managed to collect pretty much a few of every Suntory bottle including H30 and Y25
Unfortunately the issue with collecting is the more rare bottles you get, the more expensive the next one becomes...Hibiki 35, Yamazaki 35 etc are way out of my price range
I did indeed pick them up. I've been collecting for quite a few years now so I've managed to collect pretty much a few of every Suntory bottle including H30 and Y25
Unfortunately the issue with collecting is the more rare bottles you get, the more expensive the next one becomes...Hibiki 35, Yamazaki 35 etc are way out of my price range
Sep 11, 2019, 11:52 am
#1632
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BiG was where I got my H21 2 years ago...last year all they had was Harmony. Being that I'll be in Tokyo and not venturing very far, any tips other than ducking into the smaller liquor stores that aren't in tourist frequented areas? I've already got H12,H17, H21,and Y12, so main target is Y18 at this point unless H30 or Y25 is spotted at a price I can't refuse.
I've scored many bottles of Y18 at retail price here in SF since this year's shipment came in.
My tip would be to enjoy your trip and not waste your time just to save a few hundred bucks. There are so many incredible whisky bars in Tokyo where you can sample bottles that now sell for ridiculous prices. Personally, I'd rather spend my time and money sampling some rare drams that I cannot otherwise access.
Sep 11, 2019, 1:27 pm
#1633
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About once a month. I would expect the one one to be around early October. Check their website for details
https://japandutyfree-ginza.jp/event/index.html
https://japandutyfree-ginza.jp/event/index.html
https://www.takashimaya-dfs.com/en/e...ys-information
Sep 11, 2019, 3:39 pm
#1634
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As I see you are based in California, I think you will have much better luck there than in Tokyo for Y18. The US stores get a much bigger allotment, whereas most bottles go to restaurants and bars in Japan.
I've scored many bottles of Y18 at retail price here in SF since this year's shipment came in.
I've scored many bottles of Y18 at retail price here in SF since this year's shipment came in.
My tip would be to enjoy your trip and not waste your time just to save a few hundred bucks. There are so many incredible whisky bars in Tokyo where you can sample bottles that now sell for ridiculous prices. Personally, I'd rather spend my time and money sampling some rare drams that I cannot otherwise access.
Sep 12, 2019, 4:16 pm
#1635
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Or save time walking around Fukuoka, and do yourself a favor and just enjoy what Japanese whisky you can drink at Bar Kitchen, Bar Leichardt, or Bar Higuchi.