The Nikka 12, category winner in 'Best Japanese Blended Whisky 12 Years & Under' 2015-2017 is currently available at WhiskyDirect for $199! At other sites it is available for between $269 and $375.
See prices for the Nikka 12 at https://thewhiskylist.com.au/whisky/japan/nikka/nikka-12
Was thinking the same thing, I’m pretty sure I paid sub 5000y for this in early 2017.
It's crazy hey. The price of Japanese in general is out of control
Yep, saw it for 5980 1 week ago in Tokyo.
Where in Tokyo did you see it btw? I keep struggling to find it, most liquor stores I go to keep saying it's out of stock (I have this problem for all aged Jap whiskies…)
Love Japanese whisky but there is some serious Scotch available for half this money.
You're not wrong. It's amazing how much of it still sells for even crazier prices… e.g. This Hibiki 17 craze!
$200 at duty free
That should say something about Duty Free to us. A local retailer buying at prices that include Duty selling for the same price as Duty Free.
It depends on the products, generally overseas duty free shops are good, even Kiwi is cheaper.
Yeah theres definitely good stuff to be found in DF. Laphroiag PX, Port Charlotte CC01, some Kavalans. But in general, if it can be found in a local shop its likely not any cheaper ar DF.
Its the result of DF working off 80% margin ha. They squeeze the shit out of suppliers.
It's not a memorable drop. Nikka barrel is much better value for money
Really? It’s great, I’m drinking it right now.
This is about the most common aged statement whisky available in Japan for a reason :)
Age statement japenese whisky becomes less common with each announcement from Suntory ;)
And yes, Nikka FTB is fantastic value for money.
hahaha! Seriously! it's f$*&ing with the market lol
This is like $60 at donki shirokanedai
Just some site feedback. That site is obnoxious with the huge static header taking up half the page. James it unusable on a full HD tablet. Is had to try it on a phone.
Thanks for the feedback. We’ll pass it on to the owner of the site!
Wow got from dekanta for $69 usd with free shipping. Now it’s $199 usd on their site. No box though. Haven’t opened yet
Sell it.
We drunk a $300 bottle of whisky straight from the bottle over new years thinking it was cheap stuff. It was only the next day that I googled it to realise how expensive it was. And I can confirm that the expensive stuff gives you just as much of hangover.
@thewhiskylist Nice website … I use regularly to scout out whiskey's on sale. Good to see you guys here doing some of the hard work instead!
Have an up vote.
Thank you!! We like it. Our wallets do not haha.
Cheers!
Daaaamn nikka! This is a good deal!
True.. But excise will take it to around $150 and you'll have to wait 2-3 months(!). We don't list overseas businesses because we prefer to support locals and want to avoid the complications of added shipping and import fees.
Wow, even that special price is insane. I know it is irrelevant, but the Japanese price is just over 6000 yen (tax included), which is $72.
It is actually slightly cheaper in Japan compare to their Coffey range, which can be bought in the $120-$150 range in Australia.