We have a couple of specialty stores here. If I wanted to try a Japanese single malt, would it break the bank? As you're probably aware, prices here are much higher than in the US. Would it be worth the cost to give it a try, when one is on a limited budget? I do favour the smoky taste of Oban, so that might give you an idea of how far I may go to try something different...
On a different path ... hmmm,, maybe I should check with one of the local "scotch" bars, and see what they carry with regards to Japanese ..
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