Oct 18, 2019, 5:22 pm
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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Feb 29, 2024, 9:50 pm
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Mar 1, 2024, 6:42 pm
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There are six offerings now, in addition to the standard free tour.
That said, some are seasonal, some only a couple times a month and some are only once a day.
I have the choice of two, one on Friday, one on Saturday. The blend-your-own option is sold out both days.
宮城峡キーモルトティスティングセミナー (components)
通常とは異なる蒸溜所見学後、講師の説明の元、宮城峡蒸溜所のベースとなるキーモルトと呼ばれるシングルモ ルトウイスキー（モルティ&ソフト、フルーティ&リッチ、シェリー&スイート）、シングルモルト宮城峡、カ フェグレーンウイスキーをテイスティング
ニッカのウイスキーを知るセミナーモルトウイスキー編 (Yoichi&Miyagikyo&Taketsuru)
モルトウイスキーにフォーカスして、ニッカのウイスキーづくりをご説明いたします。また、通常のツアーとは 異なる施設もご見学頂けます。ティスティング（※）はシングルモルト余市２種・シングルモルト宮城峡２種・ 竹鶴ピュアモルトの5種です
That said, some are seasonal, some only a couple times a month and some are only once a day.
I have the choice of two, one on Friday, one on Saturday. The blend-your-own option is sold out both days.
宮城峡キーモルトティスティングセミナー (components)
通常とは異なる蒸溜所見学後、講師の説明の元、宮城峡蒸溜所のベースとなるキーモルトと呼ばれるシングルモ ルトウイスキー（モルティ&ソフト、フルーティ&リッチ、シェリー&スイート）、シングルモルト宮城峡、カ フェグレーンウイスキーをテイスティング
ニッカのウイスキーを知るセミナーモルトウイスキー編 (Yoichi&Miyagikyo&Taketsuru)
モルトウイスキーにフォーカスして、ニッカのウイスキーづくりをご説明いたします。また、通常のツアーとは 異なる施設もご見学頂けます。ティスティング（※）はシングルモルト余市２種・シングルモルト宮城峡２種・ 竹鶴ピュアモルトの5種です
Mar 1, 2024, 10:26 pm
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There are six offerings now, in addition to the standard free tour.
That said, some are seasonal, some only a couple times a month and some are only once a day.
I have the choice of two, one on Friday, one on Saturday. The blend-your-own option is sold out both days.
宮城峡キーモルトティスティングセミナー (components)
通常とは異なる蒸溜所見学後、講師の説明の元、宮城峡蒸溜所のベースとなるキーモルトと呼ばれるシングルモ ルトウイスキー（モルティ&ソフト、フルーティ&リッチ、シェリー&スイート）、シングルモルト宮城峡、カ フェグレーンウイスキーをテイスティング
ニッカのウイスキーを知るセミナーモルトウイスキー編 (Yoichi&Miyagikyo&Taketsuru)
モルトウイスキーにフォーカスして、ニッカのウイスキーづくりをご説明いたします。また、通常のツアーとは 異なる施設もご見学頂けます。ティスティング（※）はシングルモルト余市２種・シングルモルト宮城峡２種・ 竹鶴ピュアモルトの5種です
That said, some are seasonal, some only a couple times a month and some are only once a day.
I have the choice of two, one on Friday, one on Saturday. The blend-your-own option is sold out both days.
宮城峡キーモルトティスティングセミナー (components)
通常とは異なる蒸溜所見学後、講師の説明の元、宮城峡蒸溜所のベースとなるキーモルトと呼ばれるシングルモ ルトウイスキー（モルティ&ソフト、フルーティ&リッチ、シェリー&スイート）、シングルモルト宮城峡、カ フェグレーンウイスキーをテイスティング
ニッカのウイスキーを知るセミナーモルトウイスキー編 (Yoichi&Miyagikyo&Taketsuru)
モルトウイスキーにフォーカスして、ニッカのウイスキーづくりをご説明いたします。また、通常のツアーとは 異なる施設もご見学頂けます。ティスティング（※）はシングルモルト余市２種・シングルモルト宮城峡２種・ 竹鶴ピュアモルトの5種です
I'm not a Japanese speaker, so I had to consult Google translate. The first option would be good if you wanted to decide to buy a bottle of their key malts. You can buy bottles of malty & soft, fruity & rich, sherry & sweet at the gift shop. Second option sounds like they'll offer tastings of their limited releases like Aromatic Yeast
Last edited by Gradfly; Mar 2, 2024 at 8:13 am
Mar 2, 2024, 7:55 am
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Mar 9, 2024, 11:40 am
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Does anyone know if the KIX lottery for Yamazaki 18, etc. is also open to arriving passengers? Thanks
Mar 9, 2024, 5:17 pm
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Mar 13, 2024, 10:33 am
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Anyone seeing an updated link to the lottery at Narita airport for the Hibiki 30, Yamazaki 25 and Hakushu 25? I'm only seeing an old lottery page for Jan 2024 (collection in Feb 2024).
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Mar 13, 2024, 2:52 pm
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Those bottles used to retail for ¥160,000 with the duty free edition going for ¥250,000. After April 1 the retail price will be ¥360,000 so there is no chance of them bring sold at duty free at a 30% discount.
Mar 13, 2024, 7:16 pm
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I took my kids on a rare touristy trip to Tokyo Tower last weekend, and discovered that one of the gift shops on the second floor has a healthy inventory of well-known labels including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, Hibiki Harmony, etc. No photography allowed so I didn't record the full selection or prices, but possibly worth a visit if you're nearby. This is in the public area of the tower so no admission fee is required.
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/foottown/qht0x8y88n.html
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/foottown/qht0x8y88n.html
Mar 13, 2024, 7:29 pm
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I took my kids on a rare touristy trip to Tokyo Tower last weekend, and discovered that one of the gift shops on the second floor has a healthy inventory of well-known labels including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, Hibiki Harmony, etc. No photography allowed so I didn't record the full selection or prices, but possibly worth a visit if you're nearby. This is in the public area of the tower so no admission fee is required.
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/foottown/qht0x8y88n.html
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/foottown/qht0x8y88n.html
Mar 14, 2024, 10:59 pm
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I took my kids on a rare touristy trip to Tokyo Tower last weekend, and discovered that one of the gift shops on the second floor has a healthy inventory of well-known labels including Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, Hibiki Harmony, etc. No photography allowed so I didn't record the full selection or prices, but possibly worth a visit if you're nearby. This is in the public area of the tower so no admission fee is required.
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/foottown/qht0x8y88n.html
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/foottown/qht0x8y88n.html
Mar 14, 2024, 11:00 pm
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Mar 21, 2024, 3:57 pm
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I have 2 Yamazaki museum spots available for 4/12 (4:00-4:30p). Was able to secure the English tour last night (stoked) and would like to offer my spots to the museum to the FT community [for all the help] before just canceling.
Last edited by bedejay; Mar 21, 2024 at 4:41 pm