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Denny's Clan from Speyside offers a selection of whiskies including Glenmorangie Original, Glenmorangie Artein, and Old Ezra 15-year-old.

Glenmorangie Signet is a top choice. Glenmorangie Arte is good. Bowmore Islay is decent. Bunnahabhain Moine is not bad. Old Ezra 15-year-old is recommended.

Laphroaig Scotch Malt Whisky Society Lagavulin 16 years old Tanqueray

Gion Shirakawa "Yata" Theme: Satisfaction of the Heart - Slightly Tipsy Blog Hello, this is miyucafe. Thank you for visiting. After enjoying the autumn leaves, we headed to Gion "Yata". Gion Shirakawa. This area is known for its traditional Kyoto scenery. "Yata" is located a little ways from the famous Tatsumi Daimyojin, as seen on TV. We enjoyed dishes like Omi konjac with wasabi vinegar miso, grated turnip soup with matsutake mushrooms and burdock dumplings, seasonal sashimi, grilled mackerel with yuzu and lily root, rolled cabbage and local chicken simmered in soy milk sauce, Yata's special dried fish with sansho pepper rice, and more. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere of the restaurant was elegant and the prices were reasonable for Gion. It was a satisfying day. I look forward to bringing more guests here. Thank you for reading until the end. This was miyucafe.

After dining at "Roan Kikunoi", head to the bar "Gion Yata" in Gion Shijo. The building used to be a tea house where geisha and maiko would visit. The first floor is for dining, while the second floor is the bar. They don't have a set drink menu, but will make whatever you request. I asked for a cocktail with fruits, and they made one with strawberries and kiwi. The exterior may seem intimidating, but anyone can dine and drink here at reasonable prices. Gion Yata is located at Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, on Yamato Oji-dori, near Shinbashi. Visit their website for more information.

Located in Gion Shirakawa, this slightly quirky bar caught my eye in a magazine and I decided to visit. The location and atmosphere were great, and I found it convenient that they also offered food in addition to drinks. I went with a group of colleagues who enjoy drinking, and we ordered some sashimi like red sea bream along with beer to start. It felt more like an izakaya experience, but the food was delicious and they had a wide variety of drinks. As we enjoyed our night in a bar right in the heart of Kyoto, I couldn't help but think of the Japanese myth of the "Yatagarasu". By the way, they have a branch in Tokyo Ginza at Mitsukoshi Club. The prices there seem to be higher though. I wonder why the prices go up when a Kyoto-based business opens in Tokyo. Some customers must be willing to pay for it, but personally, I'd rather go to a truly Kyoto-style place in Kyoto run by locals, rather than a Kyoto-style place run by Tokyo people in Tokyo. Even with the same chain, the taste of takoyaki or okonomiyaki is different between the original Osaka location and the Tokyo branch, after all.

The bartender seems to have changed, so I have not visited since then, so I would like to correct my evaluation. I called on July 15, 2016, and used only the bar counter. They have a wide selection of single malt whiskies, and I could order cocktails without any worries. The prices were also reasonable, and I felt comfortable using the bar. It was nice to have a whisky expert on hand. The person who answered the phone the day before and the person who guided me in the store on the day of my visit were both very pleasant. When I inquired about nearby stores, they even drew a map for me, which was very helpful. I would like to visit this restaurant next time, including for a meal.

While walking on the stone-paved streets of Gion, I was drawn by the sound of voices and happened to glance up at the second floor where I could see what seemed to be a back bar through a sudare curtain. A bar in a place like this? I searched for the entrance, but there was no sign of the bar, only a tea house-style entrance on the first floor with a sign that read "Gion Yata." Feeling unsure, I decided to go in and passed through the noren curtain. Inside, it was indeed designed like a tea house. It was late at night, past 11 o'clock, and there was no sign of people around. Gathering my courage, I called out, "Excuse me." After a moment of silence, footsteps approached. An elderly waitress-like woman appeared from the back and asked me what I needed. I explained that I heard merry voices from the second floor and was intrigued to visit. She informed me that there was indeed a bar on the second floor and that I could use it. I was escorted upstairs. Located in the heart of Gion, the bar exuded an atmosphere of bygone years. As I sat at the counter, I could hear the sound of geta sandals walking on the stone pavement from behind the sudare curtain. Ah, the scene I saw through that curtain earlier, I thought to myself, as I ordered a gin and tonic. I took a sip to quench my dry throat caused by the strange tension. Looking around the bar, I saw several local customers enjoying themselves. It felt nice. The handling of drinks was also decent. For a moment, the faces of drinking companions I wanted to bring here flashed in my mind. I savored the unique atmosphere that can only be experienced in Gion and felt satisfied as the night progressed. While there was nothing particularly noteworthy about the experience, the ambiance created by the passage of time was something special that could only be found here. The bill was comparable to other bars, and considering the upscale feel of the first floor, it was reasonably priced. Whether with friends, on a date, or for a final business meeting, this place would be useful in various situations. However, it's quite far because it's in Kyoto. I remembered that there was a Kyoto kaiseki restaurant in the restaurant floor of Barneys in Ginza that I used to frequent, and I think it was called Gion Yata. It must be a branch. Next time, I want to try the original Gion Yata with an empty stomach. Gion Yata's second-floor bar is a space that I highly recommend experiencing if you happen to visit Gion.