The recent cover story on this site regarding Japanese whisky made me wonder if anyone has seen any Japanese whisky at a liquor store other than Suntory Yamazaki, as Yamazaki is all I ever saw. (13 replies, last updated by J.L. April 11, 2008)

-like bar attached to Yokocho. They have some fabulous Japanese Whiskies that are on the shelves, but not on the menu. The problem with them is that groups are limited to 4 people. The place is fantastic! (15 replies, last updated by elbopix September 3, 2009)

Japanese whiskies are mostly made in the Scottish style but to me taste like something between Scotch and Bourbon. They have been making whisky for a very long time there and it deserves to be recognized as it’s own... (14 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)

but many of my Japanese colleagues went for whisky (or whiskey). Have fun tomorrow and ask Ike where you can buy ‘decent’ sake! :-D Added in Edit: Remember to fill those boxes right to the brim! (29 replies, last updated by mop312 May 20, 2008)

I agree with Sku. The LCBO (Liquor Board of Ontario) just got the Yamazaki 12 and 18. Tried the 12 and quite liked it. We also have the Yoichi 10 year old, which is wonderful. http://www.whiskymag.com/whisky/brand/yoichi/whisky... (4 replies, last updated by Pantz March 31, 2008)

Hi i am looking to purchase a Japanese Whisky for a friend. He is a fan of Scotch single malt scotch and has been wanting to try a Japanese brand for a while now. His favorites include Macallan, Mortlach and Bruichladdich. Any... (5 replies, last updated by David Carlson July 2, 2008)

And here’s an old discussion about Japanese whisky, which is apparently made like Scotch: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/339636 (21 replies, last updated by DeppityDawg March 17, 2008)

Japan’s home grown whisky (in roman alphabet marketing it is spelt whisky not whiskey, although in Japanese script there is no distinction) has been around since the 1920s but has developed massively in quality since the... (2 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)

This is much more common with japan, and more specifically japanese whisky with sushi. It’s a little lighter and sweeter than scotch if memory serves me correctly. (14 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)

"... the OED (and our bottles)says that Scotch whisky has no ‘e’, but Irish whiskey does. Is that what you meant?" Right in one. Rye, Irish, bourbon, Canadian, and Japanese whiskies all have the “e”, but... (21 replies, last updated by coll March 28, 2005)

). There is very little (and sometimes no) rye in Canadian “Rye” whisky. Spell it whisky for Japanese, Scotch and Canadian; whiskey for American and Irish. Johnnie Walker Blue is not the be all and end all of anything... (83 replies, last updated by pharmnerd November 21, 2009)

either). With that, I tasted my first japanese whisky, of all places !! it was sitting on the self right in front of me, and could’nt resist myself; a sweet and smooth whisky, quite good (and it’s available at the... (1 reply, last updated by Plateaumaman April 21, 2009)

and frozen and aimed at the Japanese market. Such products also have a stronger ginger flavor and more sweetness than kara-age made in Japan. Chicken marinated with whisky, how delightfully Cantonese! A dried pork recipe I have... (15 replies, last updated by Bryan Harrell September 25, 2002)

Orion Suntory? Never seen their beer, even in Japanese markets. At least we get their whisky here. Actually I’ve never seen Hitachino at a Japanese market either. My last visit to one yielded Japanese-brewed Asahi (in large... (6 replies, last updated by monkeyrotica October 8, 2008)

say “this one is best.” But what about Japanese shochu, beer, and whiskies? What are the best, and also easily available types or brands in each area? Also what are the toasts said before / after drinking? Cheers,... (3 replies, last updated by MzMaggie May 29, 2004)