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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Apr 9, 2016, 6:50 pm
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Apr 13, 2016, 9:41 pm
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In Japan right now. The bad news is that the store shelves are empty on the TK 17 & 21's (in comparison to January when it was well stocked). Everybody is telling me the same thing. There's no more aged Miyagikyo and Yoichi to create the blends. Found a couple in a Mom & Pop shops, slightly higher than the average (not crazy though). But sources tell me that Nikka might be soon announcing the end of the TK 17 & 21, while keeping the 12 and NAS. I hope they're wrong.
Apr 14, 2016, 8:34 pm
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In Japan right now. The bad news is that the store shelves are empty on the TK 17 & 21's (in comparison to January when it was well stocked). Everybody is telling me the same thing. There's no more aged Miyagikyo and Yoichi to create the blends. Found a couple in a Mom & Pop shops, slightly higher than the average (not crazy though). But sources tell me that Nikka might be soon announcing the end of the TK 17 & 21, while keeping the 12 and NAS. I hope they're wrong.
Hi Jigen666,
That's disappointing. I'll be in Tokyo this Wednesday. I'm thinking of making a trip to Yokohama to see if the supply is any better.
If you see any place that has Taketsuru 17 or 21, can you throw me a bone?
Thanks!
Apr 15, 2016, 12:10 am
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No problem! I'm not sure about Yokohama though, not going over that way. If you're OK without getting the fancy box (bottle only) you may have a better shot in the mom & pop shops.
Apr 16, 2016, 6:20 am
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Apr 20, 2016, 8:25 am
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I saw a Taketsuru 25 for 70,000 (tax free) at Tokyu Dept store in Shibuya today. Those are hard to find, but man, you can buy 4 TK21's and 1 TK 17 for less than that (assuming you can find them). But the TK 25 is a unicorn, and I've already got one, so happy hunting.
Apr 20, 2016, 5:00 pm
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If anyone's seriously interested, and willing to spend the $$$....
I saw a Taketsuru 25 for 70,000 (tax free) at Tokyu Dept store in Shibuya today. Those are hard to find, but man, you can buy 4 TK21's and 1 TK 17 for less than that (assuming you can find them). But the TK 25 is a unicorn, and I've already got one, so happy hunting.
I saw a Taketsuru 25 for 70,000 (tax free) at Tokyu Dept store in Shibuya today. Those are hard to find, but man, you can buy 4 TK21's and 1 TK 17 for less than that (assuming you can find them). But the TK 25 is a unicorn, and I've already got one, so happy hunting.
I spent the whole day visiting don quixote, bic camera and other department stores in shinjuku, ginza, tokyo station, shibuya. Supply is bone dry for aged stuff.