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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
#961
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I've not seen any in stores in Tokyo, but not gone out of my way to look either. And when I have shelves have been near dry except for the entry level stuff (e.g. see Kirin 50 degres everywhere - not recommended). These are all Amazon prices. in short, quality Japan days are well & truly over. It needs 10+ years to recover.
#962
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NFTB seems to be running low stock but many stores still have it. If you want it I wouldn’t delay, it will probably be gone soon.
#964
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but for $10 it’s hard to go wrong.
yamazaki distrillery also LE 2017 bottles available for Ą10,000. they put out about 5 a day. try to show up at 10am if you can.
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#965
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I'm going to try to get an early start on my day (Sunday) at Fushimi Inari or another shrine/temple for early morning, then head towards Yamazaki around 9am. I'll try to pick up a bottle if they have it available, and maybe a tasting glass before getting on with my sightseeing and whisky hunting.
Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the tips.
#967
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Don Quijote Shibuya (yes it was that messy in front of the cabinet)
NFTB not seen in any stores today. Just a whole lot of nothing - there's super cheap and super expensive, with nothing spotted worthwhile (from Japan anyway) inbetween.
Last edited by Enigma; Nov 2, 2018 at 7:12 am
#969
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@DGibb if you get to the tastings bar please take photos of the menu - curious to see what they do/don't have, and if prices have changed.
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Was checking OLCC's inventory page, and while nothing locally, prices for the 12 year are now $99.95 and no inventory for the 18.
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For laughs, here’s Y12 at Donki in Singapore: