Whisky

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Whisky Wednesdays at Avenue’s Bar & Eatery

Melissa Chang,

Tasting Hakushu 18 in Kobuchizawa. I’m still very much a novice at drinking whisky, but I have learned to appreciate it nonetheless. After last November’s visit to Suntory’s Hakushu distillery in Japan, I have a new appreciation for Japanese spirits…

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Something new: Downtown’s Bar Leather Apron

Grant Shindo,

Calling all cocktail lovers: One of Hawaii’s top mixologists, Justin Park, formerly of Manifest, has opened a cocktail bar in Topa Financial Center’s old Mezz 127 space. Park and his partner Tom Park, whose Leather Soul sells high-end men’s shoes,…

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Touring the Hitachino Nest beer brewery

Melissa Chang,

Deb’s route took us north toward the coast, to Hitachinaka. Yes, Hitachi brand is the primary employer in this area, so pretty much everything bears its name. These towns are cute, but really small, so it was appropriate that I…

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Tokyo day trip: The Hakushu distillery

Melissa Chang,

You know it’s a nice day in Tokyo when you can see Mt. Fuji. The view from Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro. We had originally planned to visit the Yamazaki whisky distillery in Osaka, but found that it would be closed in…

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Something new: Hale Ohuna

Grant Shindo,

After months of anticipation, I heard a rumor that Lee Anne Wong’s long-awaited sake, shochu and whiskey bar and restaurant was soft opening over a week ago. Fanboy that I am, I gathered a few friends with the intent of…

Whiskey & Whisky tasting at the Trump

Ed Morita,

There’s no better way to begin a week than with a Whiskey & Whisky tasting.Held at the Trump Hotel Waikiki, liquor distributor Young’s Market showcased its portfolio of blended, straight, Irish, Kentucky, Canadian and Scotch whiskeys.Some of the great whiskeys…