Can you bring Japanese whisky and sake into Singapore?
As of 2026-10-26, we checked 15 whisky and sake sold in Japan against customs rules for Singapore: 15 restricted.
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Allowed (0)
None.
Restricted (15)
Reasons:
- Alcohol: travellers 18+ who have been away 48 hours may bring 2L duty-free (at most 1L of spirits); no allowance if arriving from Malaysia (15)Why: Singapore Customs: travellers aged 18 or older who spent at least 48 hours outside Singapore and are not arriving from Malaysia may choose one combination: 1L spirits + 1L wine, 1L spirits + 1L beer, 1L wine + 1L beer, 2L wine, or 2L beer. Duty and GST apply to anything over, and more than 10 litres needs a Customs permit.
| Product | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Nikka フロム・ザ・バレル 500ml | JP¥3,035 ≈ S$25 |
| Nikka シングルモルト宮城峡 700ml | JP¥5,939 ≈ S$48 |
| Nikka 竹鶴ピュアモルト 700ml | JP¥5,906 ≈ S$48 |
| Suntory 山崎 12年 700ml | JP¥21,879 ≈ S$178 |
| Suntory 響 JAPANESE HARMONY 700ml | JP¥11,781 ≈ S$96 |
| Suntory 山崎 700ml | JP¥12,089 ≈ S$99 |
| Nikka シングルモルト余市 700ml | JP¥5,939 ≈ S$48 |
| Suntory 白州 700ml | JP¥11,979 ≈ S$98 |
| Suntory 知多 700ml | JP¥5,500 ≈ S$45 |
| Kubota (Asahi-Shuzo) 久保田 千寿 720ml | JP¥1,430 ≈ S$12 |
| Nikka スーパーニッカ 700ml | JP¥2,150 ≈ S$18 |
| Dassai (Asahi Shuzo) 純米大吟醸45 720ml | JP¥2,475 ≈ S$20 |
| Kubota (Asahi-Shuzo) 久保田 萬寿 720ml | JP¥4,950 ≈ S$40 |
| Suntory 響 BLENDER'S CHOICE 700ml | JP¥16,159 ≈ S$132 |
| Hakkaisan 特別本醸造 八海山 720ml | TBD |
Not allowed in (0)
None.
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-26.
Other destinations for whisky and sake
- Australia 0/15
- Canada 0/15
- France 0/15
- Germany 0/15
- Hong Kong 0/15
- India 0/15
- Indonesia 0/15
- Italy 0/15
- Macao 0/15
- Mainland China 0/15
- Malaysia 0/15
- New Zealand 0/15
- Philippines 0/15
- South Korea 0/15
- Spain 0/15
- Taiwan 0/15
- Thailand 0/15
- United Kingdom 0/15
- United States 0/15
- Vietnam 0/15
See which products are allowed, restricted or not allowed in, destination by destination (numbers: allowed / checked).