An off-meeting that started with 8 people gradually dwindled down to just "D" and myself at the 4th stop. Reluctantly, I convinced "XTRA," who had been avoiding long-term BMs, to join me. As we entered, we found a drunk guest slumped in a chair near the entrance. There were two other customers at the counter, a man and a woman, and a dark-skinned foreigner sitting in the corner. When asked for the menu, the owner, "J," said they didn't have one. I was shown a few rare whiskies, and I decided to try the "Suijin 8-year" from Matsui Shuzo in Tottori on the rocks. It was a flavorful malt with a hint of sweetness. "J" seemed to be American but didn't reveal his age. After chatting for a while, I reluctantly paid the bill and left the place feeling satisfied. It seems like a great spot to enjoy good spirits late at night.

I tried a domestic malt whisky called Suigin Whisky 8 years, which I had never seen before. It seems like a minor whisky, but it had a similar smoothness and drinkability to Suntory, although I'm not sure if they have the same origins. I enjoyed sipping it on the rocks, as the ice melted and the flavor mellowed out. The bartender was quite interesting and our conversation added to the experience. A bit of Belgian chocolate was served, and when paired with the whisky, it was delicious! The whisky and chocolate complemented each other well, creating a unique and enjoyable taste. Thanks to a suggestion from another reviewer, I unexpectedly revisited this place and was impressed by the charm of the bartender and the atmosphere of the counter. Although the nostalgic name of the shop had no connection to this place, it brought back fond memories and a sense of nostalgia. Overall, I would rate it 3.5 for taste, 3.4 for service, 3.7 for atmosphere, 3.6 for value for money, and 3.4 for drinks. If I ever drink around this area again, I would definitely want to end the night at this place.

The name "Extra" of the shop may be the name of a previous shop that was here before. There was a sign outside that said "Mojito," but I couldn't confirm the name of the shop until the end. It had a somewhat upscale vibe, with a clientele that seemed to have a status in Maruyama. The friendly owner asked, "What will you have?" when I entered, and when I asked for a menu, he mentioned that there were many options and it would be confusing, so it seemed like they mainly communicated verbally. The shop had a mysterious atmosphere with unknown drink options and prices, making it a bit challenging for someone like me who rarely visits bars. The background music had a heavy, American oldies vibe. The owner, who I'm not sure about, seemed to be Jamaican or African American, and although he spoke Japanese well, the whole experience felt quite unique. The regulars at the counter seemed to enjoy their drinks alongside conversations. I also enjoyed my beer while listening in from a table. The sofa was comfortable, and the price for a glass of beer turned out to be 1,000 yen, while the one next to me was 330 yen (excluding tax). There was a table charge of 500 yen, and when I asked for some snacks, I received a beer instead as the menu was unclear. I didn't eat much at the previous restaurant, so I got tipsy quicker than expected here. Initially, I peeked into this shop from the entrance glass when nobody was inside and decided not to enter, but it seemed to attract people later in the evening. The owner and his friend were there, but the customers seemed to be regulars, giving off a vibe that didn't quite suit me. ☆☆☆ Next Episode Preview ☆☆☆ It was a shop with an unclear pricing system.