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.
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
Last edited 21/10/2023 - 10:15 by 1 other user
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Nikka from the Barrel would be my suggestion, or Nikka 12 if you can find it
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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.
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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.
🤦😔
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I can help you drink it if you like
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.
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.
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