Oct 18, 2019, 5:22 pm
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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Jun 7, 2022, 4:51 pm
#2657
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 278
Jun 7, 2022, 8:10 pm
#2658
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
Programs: Bonvoy Platinum, IHG Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 1,532
Jun 8, 2022, 6:41 pm
#2659
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 813
or the nikka bar near Sendai with literally no one. I mean, we were the only ones there for over 2 hours during a visit mid week in March. And they had lots of stuff!
Jun 8, 2022, 6:47 pm
#2660
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 813
I know it is still here but Hiro had a number of owners casks from Yamazaki to be tasted during lunch and dinner. Suspect that is long long gone. Could be much less accessible than before. You can see the barrel in pics and they had soooooo many casks to try. Wow how things have changed. I'm sure they still get but probably dont share.
https://resutoraunjihiro.hp.gogo.jp/pc/
https://resutoraunjihiro.hp.gogo.jp/pc/
Jun 8, 2022, 9:24 pm
#2661
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TYO
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,744
I wasn't a big fan of the Yoichi bar. The selection of whiskies served compared to Suntory was very disappointing. But maybe Miyagikyo is better. The gift shop is nice.
Jun 10, 2022, 10:55 pm
#2662
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SNA; LAX; KUL
Posts: 434
i remember when visiting Hakushu, me as the driver was given a tag and was not allowed to partake in the offerings. So they are pretty strict with it since from the check in counter they can observe the car park.
Also on a side note, was able to snag 1 bottle of Yamazaki 12 at Costco for $99. Inventory as of 815pm.
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Also on a side note, was able to snag 1 bottle of Yamazaki 12 at Costco for $99. Inventory as of 815pm.
#48 - Van Nuys - 2x; #410 - Norwalk CA - 1x; #432 - Corona - 12x; #437 - Northridge - 12x; #447 - Santa Clarita - 12x; $678 - Rancho Cucmg - 8x; #769 - Inglewood - 4x; #1015 - San Dimas - 12x; Both Lagunas; Fountain Valley;
Jun 14, 2022, 2:15 am
#2663
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 159
Looking for my best chance to buy whisky in Osaka.
So I’m going to be entering Japan next week for a month and want some advice on finding some yamazaki 12. Where should I be looking in Osaka. A a lot of the conversation has been about duty free out if TYO abut I’m flying out of KIX and will be in the south Osaka area mostly. A week In Tokyo though
Jun 14, 2022, 10:12 am
#2664
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 813
So I’m going to be entering Japan next week for a month and want some advice on finding some yamazaki 12. Where should I be looking in Osaka. A a lot of the conversation has been about duty free out if TYO abut I’m flying out of KIX and will be in the south Osaka area mostly. A week In Tokyo though
Jun 20, 2022, 3:40 am
#2665
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 200
Hi all,
I have two connections through Narita coming up:
1. Arriving on a Thursday 4:30 PM, departing 6:35 PM the same day
2. Arriving 8:40 AM on a Saturday and departing 5:00 PM the same day
I'm guessing I will have a better chance at 8:40 AM than 4:30 PM, but which stores carry Hibiki 17/21 and Yamazaki 18? I'll definitely stop by Fasola Liquor & Tobacco, but what about the regular Fasola Duty Free and JAPAN DUTY FREE shops?
I have two connections through Narita coming up:
1. Arriving on a Thursday 4:30 PM, departing 6:35 PM the same day
2. Arriving 8:40 AM on a Saturday and departing 5:00 PM the same day
I'm guessing I will have a better chance at 8:40 AM than 4:30 PM, but which stores carry Hibiki 17/21 and Yamazaki 18? I'll definitely stop by Fasola Liquor & Tobacco, but what about the regular Fasola Duty Free and JAPAN DUTY FREE shops?
Jun 20, 2022, 9:46 am
#2667
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TYO
Programs: Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,744
Hi all,
I have two connections through Narita coming up:
1. Arriving on a Thursday 4:30 PM, departing 6:35 PM the same day
2. Arriving 8:40 AM on a Saturday and departing 5:00 PM the same day
I'm guessing I will have a better chance at 8:40 AM than 4:30 PM, but which stores carry Hibiki 17/21 and Yamazaki 18? I'll definitely stop by Fasola Liquor & Tobacco, but what about the regular Fasola Duty Free and JAPAN DUTY FREE shops?
I have two connections through Narita coming up:
1. Arriving on a Thursday 4:30 PM, departing 6:35 PM the same day
2. Arriving 8:40 AM on a Saturday and departing 5:00 PM the same day
I'm guessing I will have a better chance at 8:40 AM than 4:30 PM, but which stores carry Hibiki 17/21 and Yamazaki 18? I'll definitely stop by Fasola Liquor & Tobacco, but what about the regular Fasola Duty Free and JAPAN DUTY FREE shops?
Jun 20, 2022, 6:08 pm
#2668
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Location: Bay Area, CA
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Posts: 436
Jun 21, 2022, 2:54 am
#2669
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kobe, Japan
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Posts: 1,532
My friend was at Hakushu recently and said they were pretty strict about just 3 pp.
Jun 21, 2022, 3:55 am
#2670
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 278
I went for two sessions on two separate days. First day was only tasting and second day was tour. Got 4 glasses the first day after playing dumb not knowing only 3 per person. The lady let me had the fourth. Second day I only had 3. Heading to Hakushu next weekend. Booked 3 sessions!