Mamba Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a friend that is going to Japan shortly and I am giving him money to purchase me some Japanese whiskey. I only want whiskies I cannot get in the States, and am giving him $200 (maybe a bit more if warranted). I had a 180ml bottle of 10 year Nikka Yoichi 45% ABV that another friend got me several years back, and I thought it was phenomenal. I will probably ask for a 700ml of that one, but I want at least another bottle (or two) of something different. Looking for great "affordable" Japanese whiskies. Nothing too old, rare, or expensive. Preferably single malts, although anything high quality is fair game. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 WOW!I wish was there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanSheen Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I was just in the UK and got to taste Nikka Yoichi 10Nikka 17Yamazaki 10All were very good though I wish I had the Yamazaki 12 to compare it to side by side with the 10.If you want something moderately priced I'd try out the Nikka from the barrel. They sell those in 500ml bottles and they shouldn't be all that much and are higher proof. I'm jealous. My brother in law was there in October but he got quarantined for the trip so he couldn't get out and buy me any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 yr/90 proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I would highly recommend anything by Ichiro's Malt, although they are expensive and getting harder to find. They will probably eat up your whole $200, but they are fantastic.If you want more bank for your buck, there are a number of good whiskies not available in the US: Nikka Yoichi, Suntory Hakushu and Karuizawa are probably the easiest to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamba Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Does anyone know what the Nikka Yoichi 10 year tends to cost over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward_call_me_Ed Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Does anyone know what the Nikka Yoichi 10 year tends to cost over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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