That stuff disappeared off the face of the Earth about the time it got the award. It was a 8,000 yen a bottle IIRC, wonder what collectors are paying now. Just saw this for 150 pounds... (3 replies, last updated by zima_deck April 24, 2009)

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... (4 replies, last updated by Pantz March 31, 2008)

cured me of my pickiness over sushi. I put myself in the hands of Chef Yoichi Arima and trusted everything he served me. I even tried Uni. Yes I did. And despite my squeamishness, I liked it, and was not expecting it to be so... (2 replies, last updated by molly March 3, 2005)

to a good liquor store, they will probably have Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 and 18 year old, which are very good. You may also be able to find Nikka Yoichi, but that’s about it for the U.S. Whiskey Magazine, a British trade... (2 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)

distilleries and a huge number of whiskies, both blends and malts, available. My favorite is Nikka Yoichi which is usually quite smoky, very rich and heavy, and almost as sweet as a bourbon. These are often sold as single cask... (14 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)

fried and served on the side). Yoichi-san was funny was always; ask to see his Nozawa-san (of Sakae) impression. (12 replies, last updated by osho February 14, 2009)

. Lucky for us, Yamazaki 12 and 18 are excellent malts, but we’re missing out on a lot of good stuff, including Nikka Yoichi, Yamazaki Hokushu, and especially Ichiro’s Malt. (13 replies, last updated by J.L. April 11, 2008)

Linked below is Yuzu’s website, all in Japanese. One of the links has a menu of cooked food/small dishes. What is mighty interesting is that I just dug this link out, went to it, and it looks like Chef Yoichi Arima started... (8 replies, last updated by Yuko April 10, 2006)

i have a love/hate relationship with daikokuya and it doesn’t surprise me that they might have some off-nights with the broth. if yoichi (the tatooed guy) is gone, it might explain a change in quality, since he was the... (29 replies, last updated by AquaW November 28, 2007)