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  1. 12-18-2016, 06:41 PM #1
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    My college buddy and I were throwing out the idea of a japanese whiskey swap for Christmas. I know these were discussed a few pages back but what recommendations would the more seasoned Japanese whiskey drinkers give for an all around good value bottle in the $50-70 range? He and I have both traded single malts in the past and I believe he's a fan of the Islay smokey/briny flavors of brands like Laphroaig 10yr. But it would be our first foray into Japan so any opinions are welcome!
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    The Laddie is on my last, and I haven't even tried any of the Japanese malts yet, though I hear they are excellent. The Japanese have a way of taking the products of other cultures and improving on them. I hope to tour there some day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TwistedOak View Post
    My college buddy and I were throwing out the idea of a japanese whiskey swap for Christmas. I know these were discussed a few pages back but what recommendations would the more seasoned Japanese whiskey drinkers give for an all around good value bottle in the $50-70 range? He and I have both traded single malts in the past and I believe he's a fan of the Islay smokey/briny flavors of brands like Laphroaig 10yr. But it would be our first foray into Japan so any opinions are welcome!
    Thanks and Merry Christmas!
    anyone? anyone? oh also, we agreed the price went up to about $100...

    Also, having a little taste of my oldest single malt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TwistedOak View Post
    anyone? anyone? oh also, we agreed the price went up to about $100...
    Here's a list of under $100US (before taxes) Japanese whiskies in the Seattle area. I get a lot from both these folks at other WA stores.

    Scotch - Buy Single Malt Scotch Online |Total Wine & More

    Liquor : Whiskey, Tequila & more | BevMo! - Japan
    Shave the Lather...
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    The only Japanese whiskey I've tried was the Yamakazi 12 year old. It reminded me of a Speyside Scotch.
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    Dalwhinnie 15 yr old again tonight. Lovely stuff!
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    Thanksgiving Selection.

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    Talisker Storm! It was on sale at our local bottle shop so we gave it a try. Wow! This is a total seaside peat bomb, but really smooth and nice. I can certainly try more of this. There's even a little honey at the back of the palate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mvcrash View Post
    Thanksgiving Selection.
    how do you like that Aberlour? It's on my list to try.
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