Oct 18, 2019, 5:22 pm
Last edit by: armagebedar
This thread is about where to find whiskey in Japan. Extended discussion about where to find Japanese whiskey elsewhere is off topic and will be removed.
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Consolidated "Buy Whiskey in Japan" thread (was: Haneda/Narita Duty Free Whiskey)
Jun 19, 2019, 3:37 pm
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I get that you might find the good stuff on the west coast US but in Florida, not so much. Even Wine-Searcher can't turn up much. I, for one, do appreciate the knowledge sharing from you and others on this thread.
Jun 19, 2019, 3:47 pm
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I appreciate the info as well. Only been into Japanese whiskies for a few years (i.e. a bit late) and quickly realized that 99% of the good stuff is long off the shelves in Japan at what I consider fair or reasonable pricing. However, have been lucky once in a while but it takes luck and huge persistence. My Japan trips are more about trying a zillion whiskies (Japanese and others) in the epic whisky bars here.
Jun 19, 2019, 9:38 pm
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Jun 19, 2019, 9:56 pm
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I must say, the selection / availability of certain Japanese whiskys at the local bars is starting to dwindle as well. Several of my smaller, go-to spots no longer carry the good stuff consistently. As for the places that can still get their hands on some of the allocated bottles, they'll have to remain a secret!
There are still quite a few bars serving a wide variety of nice whiskies. Some are well known, others not so much.
Fortunately, unlike liquor shops, there is no shortage of bars in Japan
Jun 20, 2019, 1:16 am
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I guess it depends what you define as the good stuff. I prefer to try rare Chichibu bottles and Japan exclusives when I'm there rather than anything you can purchase back home.
There are still quite a few bars serving a wide variety of nice whiskies. Some are well known, others not so much.
Fortunately, unlike liquor shops, there is no shortage of bars in Japan
There are still quite a few bars serving a wide variety of nice whiskies. Some are well known, others not so much.
Fortunately, unlike liquor shops, there is no shortage of bars in Japan
Jun 22, 2019, 7:31 am
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Jun 22, 2019, 8:43 pm
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