Any Japanese Whiskey Aficianados?

[Boudie]

One of the local shops has a Japanese Whiskey Tasting in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if the pours will be worth trying?

Kinobi Kyoto Dry Gin
Iwai Japanese Whisky - $26.99
Iwai Tradition Japanese Whisky - $42.99
Eigashima Shuzo Akashi Japanese Whisky - $34.99
Chichibu Ichiro’s Malt & Grain Whisky - $83.00
Eigashima Shuzo Akashi Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask 5 year - $180.00
Eigashima Shuzo Akashi Ume Japanese Plum Whisky - $27.99

The tasting is $40

Anybody drink these?