Japanese Whiskey - Best in The Range of $100 - $150

Kurt cobain on 20/10/2023 - 20:17
Last edited 21/10/2023 - 10:15 by 1 other user

My son is coming from Japan next Week. Any advice on best Whiskey in the range of $100 - $150 would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Food & Grocery Liquor Whisky

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  • AustriaBargain on 20/10/2023 - 20:29
    +1

    If Hibiki Harmony is cheaper to buy in Japan, might be a good choice. Maybe it's export only tho?

    Also https://youtu.be/FiQnH450hPM?t=116

  • CastorTroy on 20/10/2023 - 20:52
    +2

    Nikka from the Barrel would be my suggestion, or Nikka 12 if you can find it

  • nismo on 20/10/2023 - 22:24
    +1

    My personal two favourites are Miyagikyo and Hakushu.

    Both are single malt, you probably can't get the aged versions but not 100% sure. It's been 4-5 years since I've been there.

    Have tasted many whiskies across many decades and these 2 are in my top 5 easily. Likely top 3 even.

  • SBOB on 20/10/2023 - 22:45
    +2

    For Relaxing Times, Make it Suntory Time…..

  • John Kimble on 21/10/2023 - 07:16

    Cautionary Tale

    Received the following whisky as a gift in 2013, was only around $200. Opened it, didn't think it was anything special. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    Randomly googled it a few years later, found out it could have been worth over $1000 if I sold it maybe? I'm not expert in rare whisky or the process of selling it.

    Now I'm too sad to drink it, it sits on my shelf mocking me.

    🤦😔

    https://dekanta.com/store/wakatsuru-shuzou-sun-shine-20-year…

    • iforgotmysocks on 21/10/2023 - 11:36
      +1

      I can help you drink it if you like

  • debb on 21/10/2023 - 09:32

    Niigata Kameda New Pot Peated
    Won some sort of newcomer award this year. Might be worth a try. Reasonably priced over there at 2800 yen (200ml).

    Disclaimer: I don't drink alcohol, I just like reading about random stuff. And I like the Japanese character for turtle (Kame) it looks like a turtle.

  • iforgotmysocks on 21/10/2023 - 09:46

    Hibiki Harmony masters select is my favourite but have had little luck getting it the last few trips. I’ve had a lot more success in getting it in Taiwan.

    Miyagikyo is usually available and is pretty great as well, about $100 a bottle at the airport compared to Daniel Murphy’s here being around $150.

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