Oct 18, 2019, 5:22 pm
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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Dec 11, 2019, 11:05 am
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Dec 11, 2019, 11:09 am
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Dec 11, 2019, 11:23 am
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Indeed. A good reference here if you ever need to confirm whether it's real/fake Japanese whisky.
https://www.nomunication.jp/2018/07/...-real-or-fake/
https://www.nomunication.jp/2018/07/...-real-or-fake/
Dec 11, 2019, 11:48 am
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Indeed. A good reference here if you ever need to confirm whether it's real/fake Japanese whisky.
https://www.nomunication.jp/2018/07/...-real-or-fake/
https://www.nomunication.jp/2018/07/...-real-or-fake/
Dec 11, 2019, 6:09 pm
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Dec 12, 2019, 7:08 am
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Nomunication has an article (a few actually) specifically about Matsui Shuzo:
https://www.nomunication.jp/2018/12/...hi-distillery/
https://www.nomunication.jp/2019/04/...at-sfwsc-2019/
I've never personally quaffed a Matsui dram, but there are basically two sides to this argument I think. One side believes that Japanese artisanry is about genuine, master-crafted goods that earns the appellation "Made in Japan". The other side believes that the only thing that matters is how the liquid tastes, and according to some, at least a few Matsui Shuzo bottles taste good, even if their provenance is suspect.
It's not really hard to find Matsui Shuzo products either in Japan or the US. I could post an image of shelves full of Tottori from Donki or Total Wine.
https://www.nomunication.jp/2018/12/...hi-distillery/
https://www.nomunication.jp/2019/04/...at-sfwsc-2019/
I've never personally quaffed a Matsui dram, but there are basically two sides to this argument I think. One side believes that Japanese artisanry is about genuine, master-crafted goods that earns the appellation "Made in Japan". The other side believes that the only thing that matters is how the liquid tastes, and according to some, at least a few Matsui Shuzo bottles taste good, even if their provenance is suspect.
It's not really hard to find Matsui Shuzo products either in Japan or the US. I could post an image of shelves full of Tottori from Donki or Total Wine.
Dec 12, 2019, 7:25 am
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Here's another haul shot.
Nothing spectacular, mostly inexpensive goods. The H17 was the standout (thanks Invalyd!)
2x Hibiki Blender's Choice
Hibiki 17
2x Nikka "The Blend" 40% abv
Yamazaki distillery exclusive
Nikka "All Malt" 40% abv
Kanosuke New Born 2019 (18 mos)
Kanosuke Cask Strength Single Cask #18091
Fuji Sanroku Tarajuku 50
2x Blanton's Gold
Nothing spectacular, mostly inexpensive goods. The H17 was the standout (thanks Invalyd!)
2x Hibiki Blender's Choice
Hibiki 17
2x Nikka "The Blend" 40% abv
Yamazaki distillery exclusive
Nikka "All Malt" 40% abv
Kanosuke New Born 2019 (18 mos)
Kanosuke Cask Strength Single Cask #18091
Fuji Sanroku Tarajuku 50
2x Blanton's Gold
Dec 12, 2019, 7:38 am
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And here are a few uncommon sightings. Almost pulled the trigger on one or two of them.
Miyagikyo 2019 LE - ¥300,000 (rando liquor shop in Wakayama prefecture)
Hibiki 30 - ¥320,000 (undisclosed liquor shop in Kansai)
Taketsuru 25 - ¥180,000 (Liquor Mountain Ginza 777)
Hakushu 25 LE - ¥250,000 (FaSoLa preorder)
Tempting bottles!
Miyagikyo 2019 LE - ¥300,000 (rando liquor shop in Wakayama prefecture)
Hibiki 30 - ¥320,000 (undisclosed liquor shop in Kansai)
Taketsuru 25 - ¥180,000 (Liquor Mountain Ginza 777)
Hakushu 25 LE - ¥250,000 (FaSoLa preorder)
Tempting bottles!
Dec 14, 2019, 8:49 pm
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Interesting comments about Kurayoshi. My dad picked up some Matsui Mizunara cask and quipped that it seemed ironic the label said distilled in Japan. Price was way cheaper than UK pricing. Which it was but should be a blunt reminder to anyone buying unknown fake bottles distilled in Scotland, canada or anywhere but japan.
Dec 14, 2019, 9:53 pm
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Interesting comments about Kurayoshi. My dad picked up some Matsui Mizunara cask and quipped that it seemed ironic the label said distilled in Japan. Price was way cheaper than UK pricing. Which it was but should be a blunt reminder to anyone buying unknown fake bottles distilled in Scotland, canada or anywhere but japan.
My thought is no but there are also people who drink Hibiki 30 on ice, so to each their own
