344703 Tue Nov 21 05:14:38 -0800 2006 13 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2038070 Does anyone know where to find the higher-end Suntory whiskeys in San Francisco or nearby? I'm looking to buy some as a present, and the Suntory website is useless on this count. I've tried K&L and BevMo. I'm not sure where the best whiskey shops might be, so thanks for any help. Tue Nov 21 05:14:38 -0800 2006 14494 bernalgirl 1 2038102 Give Draeger's a call. They have a deep collection of very high-end liquor and wine (I think the Menlo Park location is your best bet). This weekend I saw an 1806 Cognac for $5200 -- not exactly BevMo's territory. http://www.draegers.com/ Tue Nov 21 05:33:40 -0800 2006 2038070 43540 orezscu 1 2038478 I would check D&M on Fillmore. Higher end liquor store with a large selection of brandies and single malts, so maybe they have what you're looking for or can point you in the right direction. http://www.dandm.com/ Tue Nov 21 14:47:23 -0800 2006 2038070 10658 Atomica 2 2040891 You know, I never even noticed they have hard alcohol. I'm always browsing the wines. Thanks for the tip, that's even convenient to Japan Town. Wed Nov 22 04:43:12 -0800 2006 2038478 14494 bernalgirl 1 2038943 Japantown's probably the best place to find it. Tue Nov 21 17:08:37 -0800 2006 2038070 11369 Robert Lauriston 2 2040894 Anyone know of a liquor store there? I've never noticed one. But that's a good thought and I'll give a try. Wed Nov 22 04:44:32 -0800 2006 2038943 14494 bernalgirl 1 2041647 In the past I remember seeing it at the Japanese market on Post. If they do not have it they will know where to get it. Wed Nov 22 16:19:12 -0800 2006 2038070 10686 yimster 2 2041690 That's where I think I've seen it. Wed Nov 22 16:33:42 -0800 2006 2041647 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 2041742 Check with the John Walker Wine Shop (downtown on Sutter between Kearny & Montgomery). Wed Nov 22 16:49:14 -0800 2006 2038070 23776 DavidT 2 2041757 Their Web site lists one $100 bottle: http://www.johnwalker.com/inventory.php4 Wed Nov 22 16:55:48 -0800 2006 2041742 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 2041996 Give K&L a call too. They specialize in wine, but have a nice selection of spirits and have a focus on quality. There is one on 4th street near Townsend. Wed Nov 22 18:10:10 -0800 2006 2038070 15083 sgwood415 2 2042010 She already tried K&L. Their inventory's searchable on their Web site. http://www.klwines.com Wed Nov 22 18:13:59 -0800 2006 2041996 11369 Robert Lauriston 1 2042163 FYI, there was a discussion on Japanese whiskey on the Spirits board. This is the link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/339636 Wed Nov 22 19:01:59 -0800 2006 2038070 23776 DavidT 1 2043306 You might ask the bartender at Nihon on 14th/Folsom where you can find the nice bottles. They have a large selection of Suntory on their gargantuan whiskey list. Thu Nov 23 04:01:34 -0800 2006 2038070 28777 nora.daniel