Lonan3 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 CLICK Yoichi 20 years old, distilled on the shores of the Sea of Japan, has become the first variety produced outside Scotland to win the coveted single malt award in an international competition run by Whisky Magazine, the main industry publication. The whisky, distilled near the city of Sapporo on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, beat dozens of other varieties, including last year’s winner, Talisker 18 years old, produced on the Isle of Skye. Suntory Hibiki, the brand advertised by the washed-up actor played by Bill Murray in the film Lost in Translation, scooped the award for the world’s best blended whisky. The decision to give the top prize to Yoichi followed a blind tasting of more than 200 of the world’s finest varieties by a panel of 16 of the world’s leading whisky experts. "I'll have a large Jap. please" No...it still doesn't sound right, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshimajin Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 "I'll have a large Jap. please" No...it still doesn't sound right, does it? Nor does "I'll have a double Manx on the rocks" (though that might be the best place to drink it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 A baby seal's favourite whiskey? A Canadian Club on the rocks Hangs head in shame..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Manannan Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Just popping out for a wee nip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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