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Originally Posted by zippy
Redbreast was already on my list of future purchases as it was recommended by a fellow shopper one day. That fellow also recommended the Aberlour which ended up being a solid buy, and Knappouge Castle 12. For now though, I'm sticking to the Scotches. Once I figure out which Scotches I want to keep on hand, I will try a few more Irish Whiskeys.
The clerk at one of the liquor stores recommended Yamakazi. She said it was the owners favorite. So that is also on my future buy list.
Question on the Hibiki 17 and 21:why are they no longer available? Just out of supply, or did they stop distributing as widely?
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They're available but generally at absurd prices. All the major Japanese distilleries are tapped out at this point which is why they've largely stopped producing anything with an age statement—they just don't have enough stock. If you can even *find* the 21, it's generally going for >$500/bottle.
The demand for Japanese whiskey has exploded in the last few years. If you're willing to travel to Japan there are supposedly some good options available from distilleries there that don't export. I'm hoping to find a few bottles like that and bring them back later this year.