MrT Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I am currently stocking up on Nippon whisky and so far I have bought ***** from the barrel Yamazaki 12 and 18 Yoichi 10y and there is more to come 1
daeji5 Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Anybody know if it's posible to get ***** from the barrel here in the US? I really want to try it.
ZinZan Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 Anybody know if it's posible to get ***** from the barrel here in the US? I really want to try it. I've been told by my regular liquor shop it comes in a small bottle. Can anybody confirm that? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
sengjc Posted April 16, 2014 Posted April 16, 2014 I've been told by my regular liquor shop it comes in a small bottle. Can anybody confirm that? It is a smaller bottle than usual - 500ml. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
sengjc Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks seng. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk No problem. I didn't realise they started selling Japanese whisky in Msia too. Is whisky getting big there and the whisky drinkers are getting more adventurous rather than the standard Highland Park and Macallan? It's been a while since I have been back. The last I heard was that Auchentoshan is becoming quite popular.
daeji5 Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 I had a friend check the airport in s. Korea and he said he couldn't find it. Any idea Where I can find some stateside? If possible? I found some websites that sell but the cost of international shipping makes me so sad. It's like paying double!
ZinZan Posted April 17, 2014 Posted April 17, 2014 Yeah seng, its huge now in kl especially Japanese whisky. There's even a yakitori bar specialiding in jap whiskey. The malaysian drinkers are experimenting which is good. Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk
ArtemusGordon Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Heading to japan then South Korea at the end of this month gents from the states. Got some great suggestions from here on what to try and maybe bring back with me!
Popular Post GlobalNomad Posted November 13, 2014 Popular Post Posted November 13, 2014 Been soooo busy traveling for work but sometimes the stars align .... just returned from Japan and was able to pick up a few items only available there (or at least very hard to find outside): - ***** Tsuru 17 y/o in the ceramic decanter - Hibiki 21 y/o in limited edition Fuji-san painted bottle (2000 only) - ***** from the barrel ... available outside but 1/4 of the price found in Malaysia Needless to say, I'm pretty happy and can't wait for Christmas as I'm saving them to share with my brother with some tasty stogies. 6
sengjc Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Nice! The Fuji-San bottle is very beautiful. I've been thinking of getting one myself - do you mind if I ask: the decanter bottle, is it nice and flat or does it have a depression where they would normally stick the labels on for the standard releases? Or is it nice and flat all-round?
GlobalNomad Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 It's the exact same bottle as the normal release just with Mount Fuji and you are right, it's a nice bottle. Here's a blurb on it ....
fokker4me Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Been soooo busy traveling for work but sometimes the stars align .... just returned from Japan and was able to pick up a few items only available there (or at least very hard to find outside): - ***** Tsuru 17 y/o in the ceramic decanter - Hibiki 21 y/o in limited edition Fuji-san painted bottle (2000 only) - ***** from the barrel ... available outside but 1/4 of the price found in Malaysia Needless to say, I'm pretty happy and can't wait for Christmas as I'm saving them to share with my brother with some tasty stogies. Nice, awesome pickup!
GlobalNomad Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Nice, awesome pickup! Thanks. By the way, if anyone goes to Tokyo, "Shinanoya" in the Kabukicho part of Shinjuku had the best prices (approx. 8,000 Yen for Hibiki 17 vs 10,000 Yen at Isetan). This is also where I found the ***** Tsuru ceramic decanter. Isetan Shinjuku had at least 2 more bottles of the Fuji-san Hibiki 21 and offered an 8% tax refund.
Strada Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Tried the ***** Coffee Grain this summer and wow!!! 4
TM-US Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 ***** Coffey Grain is definitely some tasty stuff. Too bad you don't see many good grain whiskies released anywhere. 1
dangolf18 Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Is the Hibiki 12 worth $60? Found it at a local store. Is it comparable to any Scottish single malts? Also would you choose Hibiki 12 over Hakushu 12?
TM-US Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Is the Hibiki 12 worth $60? Found it at a local store. Is it comparable to any Scottish single malts? Also would you choose Hibiki 12 over Hakushu 12?Hibiki 12 is blended and supposed to be very smooth. Hakushu 12 is more like Highland Park- slightly peated and a touch of smoke, somewhat dry and some underlying sweetness.Personally, I would choose Hakushu. Hibiki 17 and 21 are very good.
dangolf18 Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks for the advice. Only Japanese whisky I have in my collection right now is the Hakushu 18. I don't plan on opening it anytime soon I'm afraid to say lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
jimsta10 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Japanese whiskeys are my favorite...taste is pure and elegant. Yamazaki 12 have been sold out quicker than it has been shelved. If anyone knows where to procure a 18yr bottle in australia please message me.
Guest rob Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 If anyone knows where to procure a 18yr bottle in australia please message me. If you're lucky enough to find a bottle anywhere.... be prepared to pay 2 to 3 times the price on what it was last year. Good luck!
Nrengle Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Is the Hibiki 12 worth $60? Found it at a local store. Is it comparable to any Scottish single malts? Also would you choose Hibiki 12 over Hakushu 12? Better than in the states. About 90 bucks a bottle there...
sengjc Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 Japanese whiskeys are my favorite...taste is pure and elegant. Yamazaki 12 have been sold out quicker than it has been shelved. If anyone knows where to procure a 18yr bottle in australia please message me. Came across this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamazaki-18-Years-Old-Japanese-Single-Malt-700mL-43/181746874304?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107090050%26meid%3D1cc459a9b4bc4f948711d25855312928%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D261281618579 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD 1
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