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Japan 1,128 bottles

1,128 bottles from Japan, led by Single Malt. Average community rating is 3.87 out of 5 across 909 rated bottles, typically bottled around 42.2% ABV.

3.77median score

$$$$$typical price

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Okinawa 32 Hokkaido 19 Nagano 18 Kyoto 15 Kagoshima 13 Niigata 10 Hyogo 9 Kyushu 8 Miyazaki 7 Osaka 6 Toyama 6 Fukushima 5 Nara 5

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#25

Fukano

Fukano 12 Year Single Cask

Whiskey Other Whiskey Japan 41.5% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Sweet, Full Bodied, Vanilla

Rich Sweet Full Bodied Vanilla

4.14

26 ratings

Top 9% of whiskey

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

#26

KI NO TEA Kyoto Dry Gin

Gin Modern Gin Kyoto 45.7% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Rich, Fruity, Juniper

Sweet Rich Fruity Juniper

4.13

23 ratings

Top 11% of gin

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#27

Ohishi

Ohishi Tokubetsu Reserve

Whiskey Other Whiskey Kyushu 40.5% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Full Bodied, Sweet, Vanilla

Rich Full Bodied Sweet Vanilla

4.12

26 ratings

Top 10% of whiskey

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#28

Hakushu

Hakushu 18 Year Peated Malt (100th Anniversary Edition)

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 48% ABV

Tastes likeFull Bodied, Rich, Smoky, Sweet

Full Bodied Rich Smoky Sweet

4.12

7 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#29

Yamazaki

Yamazaki 12 Year

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 43% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Tart

Sweet Fruity Vanilla Tart

4.12

3,064 ratings

Top 10% of whiskey

$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury

Great value Roku Gin

#30

Roku

Roku Gin

Gin Modern Gin Japan 47% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Spicy, Sweet

Fruity Spicy Sweet

4.11

660 ratings

Top 12% of gin

$$ $30 to $50 Everyday

#31

Nikka

Nikka Yoichi Non-Peated (2021 Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 47% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Spicy, Sweet, Floral

Fruity Spicy Sweet Floral

4.11

13 ratings

Top 11% of whiskey

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#32

Chichibu

Chichibu IPA Cask Finish

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 57.5% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Sweet, Floral, Rich

Fruity Sweet Floral Rich

4.11

9 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#33

Hibiki

Hibiki Harmony Master's Select (Special Edition)

Whiskey Blended Japan 43% ABV

4.11

43 ratings

Top 11% of whiskey

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#34

Hibiki

Hibiki 21 Year (100th Anniversary Edition)

Whiskey Blended Japan 43% ABV

Tastes likeSpicy, Floral, Full Bodied, Fruity

Spicy Floral Full Bodied Fruity

4.11

2 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#35

Ichiro's Malt

Ichiro's Malt Chichibu The Peated 2012

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 50.5% ABV

Tastes likeSmoky, Peaty, Fruity, Rich

Smoky Peaty Fruity Rich

4.09

9 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#36

Yamazaki

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2014

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 43% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Sweet, Full Bodied, Rich

Fruity Sweet Full Bodied Rich

4.09

8 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#37

Nikka

Nikka Whisky From the Barrel

Whiskey Blended Japan 51.4% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Spicy, Fruity, Full Bodied

Rich Spicy Fruity Full Bodied

4.09

3,056 ratings

Top 12% of whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#38

Yamazaki

Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2013

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 48.2% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Rich

Fruity Sweet Vanilla Rich

4.08

4 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#39

Komasa

Komasa Sakurajima Komikan Gin

Gin Flavored Gin Japan 45% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Rich, Sweet

Fruity Rich Sweet

4.08

9 ratings

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#40

Chichibu

Chichibu Japan Warrior Series Bottle One

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 61.9% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Floral, Oily, Full Bodied

Fruity Floral Oily Full Bodied

4.07

2 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#41

Mars

Mars Tsunuki The First Single Malt

Whiskey Single Malt Kyushu 59% ABV

Tastes likeFruity, Rich, Sweet, Full Bodied

Fruity Rich Sweet Full Bodied

4.07

8 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#42

Essence of Suntory

The Essence of Suntory Whisky: Yamazaki Peated Malt

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 49% ABV

Tastes likeSmoky, Spicy, Fruity, Peaty

Smoky Spicy Fruity Peaty

4.06

6 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#43

Nikka

Nikka Yoichi Apple Brandy Barrel Finish (2020 Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 47% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Fruity, Rich, Full Bodied

Sweet Fruity Rich Full Bodied

4.06

7 ratings

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#44

Mars

Mars Komagatake Nature of Shinshu Rindo

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 52% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Fruity, Spicy, Floral

Sweet Fruity Spicy Floral

4.06

30 ratings

Top 14% of whiskey

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#45

Shirakawa 1958

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 49% ABV

Tastes likeSpicy, Fruity, Full Bodied, Rich

Spicy Fruity Full Bodied Rich

4.06

94 critic score

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#46

Nikka

Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky

Whiskey Single Grain Japan 45% ABV

Tastes likeRich, Sweet, Full Bodied, Fruity

Rich Sweet Full Bodied Fruity

4.06

2,928 ratings

Top 15% of whiskey

$$$ $50 to $100 Premium

#47

Nikka

Nikka Miyagikyo 15 Year

Whiskey Single Malt Japan 45% ABV

Tastes likeSweet, Spicy, Fruity, Full Bodied

Sweet Spicy Fruity Full Bodied

4.06

28 ratings

Top 15% of whiskey

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

#48

Meiyo

Meiyo Single Grain 17 Year

Whiskey Single Grain Kumesen Distillery 42% ABV

4.06

13 ratings

Top 15% of whiskey

$$$$$ $300 and up Collector

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