WHISKY STORE LIQUOR MUSEUM Premium Shop Nishiki — Local services in Kyoto

Came here on our honeymoon (relevant later) to buy some Yamazaki as it’s impossible to get in Canada. Got a nice explanation of the differences between the taste of Yamazaki and Hakushu. Settled on a Yamazaki 12 year—prices were super reasonable and some smaller bottlings for souvenirs.

Shop owner asked how I found the place and I said I was on my honeymoon (I misunderstood him because my wife and I are Asian so he asked me in Japanese but my wife does speak a bit of Japanese and she corrected me). As I was giving him the proper answer he walked over to the shelf and gifted us this beautiful bottle of “The Kyoto” with an embroidered label!

Amazing shop, and the owner is genuinely an expert on the taste and intricacies. Highly recommended if you’re into...

So people talk about how folks in Japan are living in the future. This Blanton’s bottle confirms that is the truth! They’ve got a great selection of Japanese Whiskeys and various bottles of Blantons. They were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and helped me in selecting several special bottles to bring home. Pricing is reasonable (esp for Japanese Whoskeys) and I didn’t feel pressured at all to buy anything. Also duty free option is available if you show your passport. They meticulously packaged each bottle for travel and I had a great experience from stepping in to the store through...

Great store with a wide selection of vintage bottles of Japanese whisky, bourbon and scotch. They got them all Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu 18 and so one. The owner is very knowledgeable and was kind enough to provide me with a good discount on two bottles of Japan exclusive bourbon. Overall I believe I got a good deal as I would never be able to find Wild Turkey 12 years and Blanton’s black for the same...