Osaka
Osaka has Yamazaki, the original Japanese whisky distillery, just outside the city. The local whisky bars run as deep as Tokyo and the prices are slightly more friendly.
Hommachi · $$$$
Whisky specialist bar with around 600 bottles. The bartenders are obsessively knowledgeable. Reserve.
Kitashinchi · $$$$
Heritage cocktail and whisky bar with around 400 bottles. The whisky cocktails are precise. Reserve.
Umeda · $$$$
Whisky bar in the basement of a mid-century building. The atmosphere is hushed and the whiskies are deep. Reserve.
Namba · $$$$
Whisky bar with around 300 bottles. The Japanese single malts are the focus. Reserve.
Yamazaki · $$$
Heritage cocktail bar with a serious whisky back bar. Reserve.
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Working whisky distillery just outside Osaka with a tasting bar. Tours and tastings of Yamazaki single malts. Reserve weeks ahead.
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Whisky specialist bar with around 600 bottles. The bartenders are obsessively knowledgeable. Reserve.
Heritage cocktail and whisky bar with around 400 bottles. The whisky cocktails are precise. Reserve.
Whisky bar in the basement of a mid-century building. The atmosphere is hushed and the whiskies are deep. Reserve.
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