Another's Tokyo trip thread !

Going to Tokyo next month. Apparently it's a desert out there. I just hope I can find a decent Whisky bottle or three. If you can make suggestions on where to look it would be great.

what are you looking for?

Habiki, Yamasaki, any decent whiskey to bring back home.

Duty free at Narita had good selection. Picked up Hibiki 17 in decorated bottle.

Doug said:

Duty free at Narita had good selection. Picked up Hibiki 17 in decorated bottle.

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When and how much? My friend was there last month and there was none.

Was there back in March. Forgot what I paid but seemed reasonable.

duty-free at the airport is 2x the street price. I spent 5 days in Tokyo last month, scored 0 bottle

pkjames said:

duty-free at the airport is 2x the street price. I spent 5 days in Tokyo last month, scored 0 bottle

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A bird in hand,,,,,

pkjames said:

duty-free at the airport is 2x the street price. I spent 5 days in Tokyo last month, scored 0 bottle

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Don't say that. Did you find anything worthwhile?

are you just looking for good deals or is there nothing in sydney either?

cheflivengood said:

are you just looking for good deals or is there nothing in sydney either?

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Well alcohol in Sydney is about 40% markup+ no Japanese whiskey except one or 2 brands.

No advice? I am looking for good Japanese whiskey that may go under the radar. And if possible where to procure it.

Try the "THE MASH TUN TOKYO" bar; went there and they had fantastic selection of very rare Japanese whiskey. http://s.ameblo.jp/themashtun2009/. Pm me for the full address.

2 days to go!

I can't wait to leave already.

Bon voyage, Rami.
Have a great trip. We'll expect a full write-up on your return
Just for those living vicariously (or planning, say, another trip themselves)

Have a great trip! I am so jealous about what is waiting for you in Tokyo, and yes, Tony is a legend!

Have fun Rami

rami_m said:

Well alcohol in Sydney is about 40% markup+ no Japanese whiskey except one or 2 brands.

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Yeah we get killed by tax on alcohol over here. So the premium stuff is crazy expensive.

And have fun... we want lots of pics.

Got here. Just starting to explore. Travelling with a kid is a challenge