I'm not much of a drinker but I'm curious out trying out those Japanese whiskey. Got this so far,anyone have any more suggestions. Really enjoy the smoothness this one has

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i also picked up a bottle of this. Goes down really nice I must say

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I liked the Yamazaki 12 year old single malt, although my brother found it to be too peaty for him~!!  Then again, I like Lagavulin......

I am a fan of Hakushu also.  Very good one for you to try.  Nice and smokey but very smooth.  Can be had for around $75 a bottle.

jealous of the rum. i've been trying to get someone to bring me one back for a spell. my son's neighbor goes but i understand why he keeps what he can get. looks great!

QuoteVroomp - 3/7/2018  9:30 AM

I liked the Yamazaki 12 year old single malt, although my brother found it to be too peaty for him~!!  Then again, I like Lagavulin......

Yamazaki is very smooth, I usually drink scotch but I do like the yamazaki!

QuoteVroomp - 3/6/2018  8:30 PM

I liked the Yamazaki 12 year old single malt, although my brother found it to be too peaty for him~!!  Then again, I like Lagavulin......

Will have to look at that, see if i can source a bottle.

QuoteJay'D - 3/7/2018  8:40 PM

QuoteVroomp - 3/6/2018  8:30 PM

I liked the Yamazaki 12 year old single malt, although my brother found it to be too peaty for him~!!  Then again, I like Lagavulin......

Will have to look at that, see if i can source a bottle.

It is definitely HTF here in Chicago. You are at the mercy of the store selling it as well so be careful. You should be able to get it close to $100 a bottle, most retailers will say its $150, but don hesitate to just offer them $100. It is one of the only times alcohol is negotiable.

QuoteJoelala - 3/7/2018  11:49 PM

QuoteJay'D - 3/7/2018  8:40 PM

QuoteVroomp - 3/6/2018  8:30 PM

I liked the Yamazaki 12 year old single malt, although my brother found it to be too peaty for him~!!  Then again, I like Lagavulin......

Will have to look at that, see if i can source a bottle.

It is definitely HTF here in Chicago. You are at the mercy of the store selling it as well so be careful. You should be able to get it close to $100 a bottle, most retailers will say its $150, but don hesitate to just offer them $100. It is one of the only times alcohol is negotiable.

I have a contact in the US, the same one that hooked me up with the hibaki. Will see if he can get and at what price.

QuoteDeener27 - 3/6/2018  9:53 PM

I am a fan of Hakushu also.  Very good one for you to try.  Nice and smokey but very smooth.  Can be had for around $75 a bottle.

I like the sound of that, smokey and smooth....can imagine that with a cigar, sounds perfect.

Quotetoby2 - 3/6/2018  11:30 PM

jealous of the rum. i've been trying to get someone to bring me one back for a spell. my son's neighbor goes but i understand why he keeps what he can get. looks great!

Toby if I could find a work around on the shipping I would gladly send you a bottle. The postal service here sucks in a major way.

QuoteJay'D - 3/8/2018  10:58 AM

QuoteDeener27 - 3/6/2018  9:53 PM

I am a fan of Hakushu also.  Very good one for you to try.  Nice and smokey but very smooth.  Can be had for around $75 a bottle.

I like the sound of that, smokey and smooth....can imagine that with a cigar, sounds perfect.

It is sublime.  The best part is, Hakushu is not one of the more well known whisky's so it is an excellent bottle that can be had for a good price.

I make number 1 Japanese whiskey for you Wattleyson

I love the Hibiki. $69.99 here in CT

Yamazaki 12 is great single malt. A nice sweetness, similar to a Highland Scotch.  5 years ago I was getting it for $55/bottle.  Then the secret got out.  

Hakushu 12 is anoher good single malt.  Gently smoky. Clean finish

Hibiki Harmony is also very good blended whisky. Its a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. It focuses on focuses on the malt from Yamazaki.

All 3 are made by Suntory Whiskey.

Recommendation: Suntory Whisky Toki is what I have been drinking a lot of lately.  It is also a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. But this one highlights the Hakushu malt, aged in American oak, so it has a little more smoke, but nothing overpowering, and still has some sweetness and a bit of spice.  It goes for $36/bottle around here, and makes a great pairing with a cigar!  A terrific value for a blend of this caliper.

And for something sweeter, more like an Irish Whisky, try Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky.  A nice, viscous mouth feel that coats your tongue. About $55 here.  This one does not pair well with cigars, though.

QuoteChrism305 - 3/9/2018  12:25 AM

I love the Hibiki. $69.99 here in CT

That's about the price i got mines for

QuoteBrlesq - 3/9/2018  8:31 AM

Yamazaki 12 is great single malt. A nice sweetness, similar to a Highland Scotch.  5 years ago I was getting it for $55/bottle.  Then the secret got out.  

Hakushu 12 is anoher good single malt.  Gently smoky. Clean finish

Hibiki Harmony is also very good blended whisky. Its a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. It focuses on focuses on the malt from Yamazaki.

All 3 are made by Suntory Whiskey.

Recommendation: Suntory Whisky Toki is what I have been drinking a lot of lately.  It is also a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. But this one highlights the Hakushu malt, aged in American oak, so it has a little more smoke, but nothing overpowering, and still has some sweetness and a bit of spice.  It goes for $36/bottle around here, and makes a great pairing with a cigar!  A terrific value for a blend of this caliper.

And for something sweeter, more like an Irish Whisky, try Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky.  A nice, viscous mouth feel that coats your tongue. About $55 here.  This one does not pair well with cigars, though.

Thanks forthe great info and recommendations.I heard about the Toki and been thinking about trying that next.

Hope I can find some of these whiskeys in the local liquor stores.

My buddy has a big presence in the Japanese market for his Texas made whiskeys. Swift Distillery, made in Dripping Springs. It's available at Spec's, Total Wine for national accounts, and quite a few stores here in Texas. I could ask Nick if we could sell/ship out some bottles for those who have an interest. It's a lighter whiskey, and according to Nick, that is why the Japanese like his product.