Our Japanese Whisky Pick Under $75 in Chicago

Our Japanese Whisky Pick Under $75 in Chicago

Japanese whisky has a reputation for high prices. But there are still bottles under $75, and here is one we like.

Ohishi Whisky Sherry Cask — $55

This is the one we keep recommending to people who are new to Japanese whisky and to people who've been drinking it for years.

The Sherry Cask expression is more angular and bright than you might expect from a sherry-influenced whisky. Forget the heavy dried-fruit bombs you get from some Spanish-style casks. This one keeps things light — think cherry, orange peel, a little white chocolate — with the sherry adding structure and warmth rather than weight. It's elegant without being thin.

At $55, Ohishi Sherry Cask is our favorite value among the Japanese whiskies we carry. It drinks beautifully neat or with a single large ice cube.

If you're building a home bar or looking for a gift that doesn't look like you went cheap, this is the bottle.

How to Buy Japanese Whisky in Lincoln Park

We're at 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park. Come in and we'll walk you through what's on the shelf. No pressure, no upselling — just honest recommendations.