Yesterday, I couldn’t make it to my daily blog post. So, to make it up to you, here is the first post for today and after that I will post another one!

My wife and I received an invitation from one of her colleagues to visit Nagoya for a delightful evening of dinner and karaoke. It had been a while since I joined a karaoke night, and let me tell you, it was an absolute blast!

For the occasion, I decided to bring a local Japanese whisky. I enjoy whisky, but I don’t indulge in it by myself at home. Knowing that her colleague shared a passion for whisky, I picked up a special bottle to bring along.

Before heading to Nagoya, my wife and I stopped by a grocery store to grab a small gift, as is customary in Japan when visiting someone’s home. Grocery stores here have a fantastic gift section with beautifully wrapped Japanese sweets and snacks. It’s quite common to see the gifts on display, allowing you to see exactly what you’re giving.

Next stop: the whisky section. The premium whiskies are always locked away in the racks, making the choice easier. I stumbled upon this Kiyosu Japanese craft whisky, crafted pretty close to us in Aichi Prefecture, as seen in the picture.

In a nutshell, this whisky was exceptional. Slightly peaty with a delightful hint of vanilla โ€“ truly a treat for the taste buds.

And of course, the karaoke session was a hit! We sang a bunch of nostalgic 80’s songs, making it a night to remember.

#WhiskyAdventures #KaraokeNights #JapaneseHospitality #GiftGivingCulture #KyosuWhisky #Nostalgic80s #SingingSerenade

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