Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find

Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find by phil21 on Friday July 13, 2018 @12:17PM (#17524234)

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.

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Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find by massaman_yams on Friday July 13, 2018 @03:49PM (#17526103)

The Coffey Grain just smelled too much like rubbing alcohol to me. I couldn't stand it. Is the Coffey Malt better?

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Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find by phil21 on Friday July 13, 2018 @11:06PM (#17528575)

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!

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Re:Why Japanese Whisky Is So Good and So Hard to Find by massaman_yams on Saturday July 14, 2018 @02:16PM (#17531544)

Thanks, I'll have to give it a try then!

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