The notion that Japanese whisky has become impossible to find in America reflects the fact that well-aged bottles of certain brands (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, Nikka’s age-statement lineup) have become impossible to find at affordable prices. But go to a quality liquor store in most major cities and you’ll see plenty of bottles with Japanese characters on them. While these may not fetch the high price tags of the out-of-reach age-statement bottles, there are still plenty of Japanese whiskies worthy of your attention.