The Yamazaki whisky

[Oceanbat]

Anyone know anywhere in Bangkok where I might be able to get my hands on some?

Thanks in advance

OB

[dddave]

If you are in Bangkok and don't mind a bit of exploring, there is a sort of secret Japanese Scotch bar off Suk. Soi 33. It is on one of the right hand sub-sois; either the 1st or 2nd as I remember and is unmarked but you can ask around. It is a gem of a place inside, a very classic whisky bar, expensive but with imaginative complementary little snacks served between rounds.

They may or may not let you in; dress well.

If you do appreciate fine Japanese scotches...this place is heaven and well worth the effort.

[Oceanbat]

If you are in Bangkok and don't mind a bit of exploring, there is a sort of secret Japanese Scotch bar off Suk. Soi 33. It is on one of the right hand sub-sois; either the 1st or 2nd as I remember and is unmarked but you can ask around. It is a gem of a place inside, a very classic whisky bar, expensive but with imaginative complementary little snacks served between rounds.

They may or may not let you in; dress well.

If you do appreciate fine Japanese scotches...this place is heaven and well worth the effort.

Thanks Ddave. I might use a Japanese proxy. Do you know if they would sell by the bottle? Rare as hens teeth these days and I love just having a bottle at home.

OB

[coops]

I'd be surprised if Yamazaki isn't available at a Fuji Supermarket, on Soi Promphong. Certainly have some Japanese whiskeys there and a good range of sake.

Pretty sure even Villa market at J Avenue on Thong Lor has Japanese whisky - it does have Monkey shoulder which is a very nice blend with Balvenie as one of the components (now the double wood is all gone...).

Edited November 19, 2015 by coops

[Oceanbat]

It's not. Bloody hard to get. Thought some other whisky connoisseurs might have a Favourite whisky shop they wouldn't mind sharing. I tried in Singapore and HK but no joy there either would you believe?

OB

[Hardback]

I've seen it for sale at Fuji Super Soi 33/1 (same soi as Robin Hood)

[Oceanbat]

Awesome. I'll take a look many thanks.

OB

[dddave]

If you are in Bangkok and don't mind a bit of exploring, there is a sort of secret Japanese Scotch bar off Suk. Soi 33. It is on one of the right hand sub-sois; either the 1st or 2nd as I remember and is unmarked but you can ask around. It is a gem of a place inside, a very classic whisky bar, expensive but with imaginative complementary little snacks served between rounds.

They may or may not let you in; dress well.

If you do appreciate fine Japanese scotches...this place is heaven and well worth the effort.

Thanks Ddave. I might use a Japanese proxy. Do you know if they would sell by the bottle? Rare as hens teeth these days and I love just having a bottle at home.

OB

I was a guest there more than five years ago. It was a very good night but recollections beyond that are a bit foggy. As it is a bar, I doubt they sell bottles for off-premises consumption. They had an amazing selection of vintage and rare Scotches, wouldn't be a bad place to be a regular...if you have deep pockets.

[rak sa_ngop]

Try Thaniya Spirits where many of the local bars buy their booze from. Its on Thaniya road about 2 doors down from Flan O.Bryans (the old O'Reilleys) next to Sala Daeng BTS. Pretty sure they have some Yamazaki whiskeys and the prices are always better than the big rip-off outlets.

[Oceanbat]

Many thanks for all or your replies

OB