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Best Japanese Whisky Gift Under $100
You don't need to spend collector prices to give an impressive Japanese whisky gift. Some of the best bottles in the category sit under $100, and they come in packaging that looks like it belongs at twice the price.
The trick is knowing which affordable bottles are genuinely Japanese made and which are imported spirits with a Japanese label. This quiz points you to the real deal.
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Find the Perfect Japanese Whisky Gift
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What is the best Japanese whisky gift under $100? +
Hibiki Harmony ($60 to $80) is the gold standard for gift giving. The 24 faceted bottle is gorgeous and the whisky inside is exceptional. Nikka From The Barrel ($40 to $60) offers cask strength quality at a remarkable price. Taketsuru Pure Malt ($50 to $70) is an underrated gem from Nikka.
What Japanese whisky gift looks the most impressive under $100? +
Hibiki Harmony wins this category hands down. The bottle is designed with 24 facets representing the 24 seasons of the Japanese calendar. It's one of the most beautiful whisky bottles ever made. Nikka From The Barrel's iconic square bottle is also eye catching and has a premium feel.
Are cheap Japanese whiskies good gifts? +
Not all of them. Many budget "Japanese" whiskies are imported spirits bottled in Japan. For gifts, stick with verified Japanese producers: Suntory, Nikka, Mars, and Akkeshi. Even their entry level bottles (Suntory Toki at $35, Iwai Tradition at $40) are genuine and gift worthy.