Inspired by u/kiwi8185 ’s post from yesterday (that included a photo of Chichibu 10 which I have been wanting to try), today wifey & I headed back out to the Whisky Tasting Wonderland that is Bic Osakeya in Kichijoji. 

The Chichibu 10 was as expected—definitely has that Chichibu character, but the age gives it a rounder, better integrated, nicely matured flavor.

Also tried a Longrow for the first time. Wow that was much better than I expected—Campbeltown just killing it as usual.

First time trying Yoichi 10 and Miyagikyo 10, and they were surprisingly deeper and more complex than their NAS counterparts. Interestingly the 10 yr versions taste more similar to each other than the NAS versions, which are more distinctly different from each other.

Did a 30 yr Sherry lineup: Oloroso, Amontillado & Palo Cortado. Figure I should actually try drinking some Sherry directly instead of only via Sherry-aged whiskies lol. Not as sweet as I expected, salty even, but very rich and flavorful.

Did an Oban Special Edition lineup too. Nice, but I just don’t get too excited by Oban 🤷‍♂️ 

Tried 3 little Bourbon samples downstairs—all solid but I think I just like Scotch better. Oh and if any of y’all are looking for a 20 yr Eagle Rare, I know a guy 😂 They have some truly unserious bottles down there behind the counter on the 1st floor. Good times 😊 

Bic お酒屋吉祥寺 Remains Awesome