$9.50 a bottle? I'll take a 1,000!

So, what's the story with Japanese whiskey? I usually like my whiskey to come from Scotland, but Sammy makes me want to try the Japanese version.

Whiskey doesn't come from Scotland. However, whisky does. Maybe that's the one you're thinking of...?

For what it's worth, as an Irish whiskey drinker (in both senses of the phrase) I can tell you that the nicest whiskeys I've tasted from outside Ireland and Scotland are Japanese, including a Santori whose name eludes me.

In case you're interested, next comes Indian (a lovely tipple called Amrut Fusion), followed by a few nice American samples... I'm not a big fan of bourbon, hence the placing.

As for the spelling thing, yes, usually Whisky is Scotch and Whiskey is Irish, but that's not 100% true, and if that's your worst spelling mistake after a few then you're doing well.

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You wouldn't associate Whisky with Japan, but last year (2015) there were several that were awarded "best in the world":
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/best-whisky-in-the-world-prize-won-by-japanese-malt-for-first-time-as-scottish-distillerie
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I don't know anything about the awarding organization or review process, but it was a wide-spread enough story that it wasn't just a marketing blurb.

There's some really good Japanese single malts.

Nikka Yoichi is one of my favourites.