The Reality of Sourcing Japanese Alcohol: More Than Just a Slam Dunk
Living in my 30s, I have seen friends obsess over everything from the famous Miino Kotobuki—what we call the ‘Jung Dae-man sake’—to hunting down bottles of Hakushu single malt. The allure is understandable; there is a certain romanticism to finding that specific bottle that connects to a cultural moment like the Slam Dunk movie. But…