Japanese Whisky

by Icantread 5 years ago

Hi All, I know it's an obnoxious request, and I've decided to go ahead with it anyway, so let me begin with a big Thank You! for clicking on the thread. I am hunting for a nice gift for a prett...

by bbulkow 6 years ago

Holy Nuts, this place is great. It's in a cursed location, it's on the wrong side of town, it probably won't succeed, so get over there before it fails. The smoked edamame came without us asking...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-24/japanese-whisky-is-growing-scarce-here-are-new-brands-to-stock-up-on

by zin1953 6 years ago

"Japanese whisky producer, Suntory will send samples of whisky to the International Space Station to study the effect of zero gravity has on ageing. "The Wall Street Journal has reported that th...

Hi, Does anyone know of a store in the area with a good stock of Japanese whiskeys? I had some Nikka on a recent trip and I'd like to buy some for home. Thanks, BP

by zin1953 6 years ago

"Japan’s Nikka Whisky will replace its entire range of single malts with no-age-statement bottlings in the face of a nationwide aged malt whisky shortage." (article continues)

Looking for a liquor store or sympathetic bar that has Suntory Kakubin whisky to use for highballs. I have been googling frantically but without any luck so far.

by Dapuma 6 years ago

I am looking for the best spots to get Suntory 21 year (or 30) and some Nikka year specific bottles (items they don't export to the US) to take back Does anyone have any recommendations in eith...

anybody been? thoughts?

by buttertart 6 years ago

We were transiting another US airport on the way back from Tokyo in 2013, and the duty-free shop attendant advised us not to buy it, that the bottle would be confiscated because it could not go int...

by Dapuma 6 years ago

Are there any unique spirits that aren't available in the US that are worth bringing back from Japan

This is a bit random, but I saw an article about whiskeys produced in Japan. Does anyone know of restaurants/bars that carry them? Would hate to buy a bottle to find out it's yuck.

by J.L. 11 years ago

Hi gang, Happy Holiday season/New Year's to all Hounds out there! I need to buy Nikka Whisky for a business gift for an associate (any malt, any age will do). Does anyone know where it can b...

by shoes 8 years ago

Anyone seen Suntory Japanese whiskey for sale in any liquor stores in Connecticut? I'm willing to drive to get it. (Don't ask - long story. Please no debates here about the merits of the stuff. ...

by ipsedixit 8 years ago

Preferably in/around Midtown West. I know that Flatiron is famed for its whiskey and single malt selections, but they only have 4 whiskeys from Japan. Any and all recommendations appreciated.

by lambretta76 8 years ago

Does anyone know what the best source is for Japanese whisky in the US? There's a lot I'd like to get from the Whisky Exchange, but I do want to make sure it's not available here before I shell out...

by Kavey 9 years ago

One more new thread from me today, again I've not had any luck finding anything using the Search, going back 5 years, on both whisky and whiskey spellings! I've found some great recommendations ...

I don't know much about whisky/scotch/whiskey. Mostly just what I read. I have only tried maybe half a dozen sips in my life. I always think it smells great but tastes too harsh. I cannot tell you ...