Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find
by tptacek on Friday July 13, 2018 @11:56AM
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It depends on what you liked about Hibiki 12. You could try Nikka Coffey Malt if what you liked was the spirit itself, or you could try any wine-casked single-malt if what you liked was the aging characteristics. A thing I think is true about Japanese whiskey is that you have to go very high-end to get serious sherry/wine cask effects --- but the good news is that if that's what you're into, you can get that cheap from Scotland (try a Dronach 12, or an Aberlour A'bunadh).
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Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find
by phil21 on Friday July 13, 2018 @12:17PM
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How about a cheaper (I'd settle for more available) Nikka Coffey Malt? I discovered this a couple years ago, and it's by far my favorite whiskey. It used to be priced around $55/bottle in Chicago, but recently I've seen it going for as much as $80.
I really was surprised how much I liked it compared to the bottle of Nikka Coffey Grain I tried for comparison. I see the grain bottles everywhere, but malt is a bit more hit or miss it seems.
I think what I like about it is the lack of cask effects, while not being quite as "harsh" as the grain.
Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find
by massaman_yams on Friday July 13, 2018 @03:49PM
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The Coffey Grain just smelled too much like rubbing alcohol to me. I couldn't stand it. Is the Coffey Malt better?
Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find
by phil21 on Friday July 13, 2018 @11:06PM
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Yes, I had absolutely the same reaction to the Coffey Grain. Someone gave me a single "sample" of the Malt and it was night and day. This is the only alchohol I kinda don't keep in the house because it goes too quick if I do.
Worth a shot a least!
Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find
by massaman_yams on Saturday July 14, 2018 @02:16PM
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Thanks, I'll have to give it a try then!