Visiting the UK this week and there was still some left, so re-acquainted myself. It's better than good. I may even prefer it to the Yamazaki 18. Not sure. Anyway, highly recommended.
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Visiting the UK this week and there was still some left, so re-acquainted myself. It's better than good. I may even prefer it to the Yamazaki 18. Not sure. Anyway, highly recommended.
It is ¥20,000 here (£150 / €175)
Paul
Brought a bottle of this over from Japan for my dad. It's good, and unlike the Yamazaki 18, still quite obtainable.
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