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Questions about Yamazaki whiskey

Discussion in 'Drink, Smoke, and Fine Dining' started by flat_plane_eddie, Sep 1, 2020.

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  1. flat_plane_eddie

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    #1 flat_plane_eddie, Sep 1, 2020
    So I pretty much know nothing about whiskey but I have these 3 bottles and I'm not sure if I want to keep or sell them. From what I gathered from a friend who's knowledgeable one of the bottles is fairly rare (the 25).
    I'm sure there are some very knowledgeable people here regarding this subject so I figured I'd ask. The 3 bottles in question are:

    Yamazaki 25
    Yamazaki bourbon barrel 2013
    Yamazaki 18

    Any inputs regarding current and future collectibility/value of these? I'll most likely sell them but I have no clue how to go about it. I'm guessing there are some legal concerns if I sell it online and if it has to go to a licensed merchant, I don't know who the trusted ones are.

    I'm going to keep the 12 year bottle for myself since it's not worth that much and I want to see what the fuss is all about.

    Thanks!

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  2. ipsedixit

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    #2 ipsedixit, Sep 1, 2020
    Keep the 25 and 18.

    The Bourbon Barrel is really just a collector's widget. Great to have, not as much to drink.

    The 25 is sublime, the 18 is just as good but more approachable.
     
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  3. Scudmsl

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    #3 Scudmsl, Sep 2, 2020
    Agree. Very difficult to get in the US.
     
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    #4 flat_plane_eddie, Sep 2, 2020
    Thank you, the problem is if I keep them it's only for "collecting" as I won't be opening them up due to the value. I'm not much of a drinker anyways.
     
  5. ipsedixit

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    #5 ipsedixit, Sep 2, 2020
    Ok, give them to me. I'm in LA too. :D
     
  6. flat_plane_eddie

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    #6 flat_plane_eddie, Sep 2, 2020
    You'll have to visit the bank first haha!
     
  7. Pis7a2020

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    #7 Pis7a2020, Sep 2, 2020
    Wow...I’m jealous. I would certainly be interested in buying the 18. 25 would be a dream but I’m afraid to ask.


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  8. Scudmsl

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    #8 Scudmsl, Sep 2, 2020
    Cheaper to fly to Japan and buy a bottle of the 25 where they are readily available. The 18 is available in many decent bars and restaurants across Japan and in the US. Hibiki is a “poor man’s” substitute.
     
  9. C50

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    #9 C50, Sep 2, 2020
    My buddy asked me to pick him up a 25 when I was going to Japan ~3x/yr (pre-covid).
    Never saw one during my admittedly not aggressive search.
    It has a favorable reputation but I've never had the pleasure.
     

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