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★Bronze Balquenn 12 Year Small Batch
Whisky Single Malt

Balquenn 12 Year Small Batch

Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · 2019

85 Critic score
★★★★ ★
4.2 / 5 · 1150 reviews
★
Bronze
Golden Cask Trophy
$73.26avg. retail

Tasting note

Deep copper in the glass, with juniper, coriander seed and fresh lime. Robust and oily, coating the mouth with dark sugar and clove closing warm, sweet and spiced. A fine after-dinner pour.

TypeSpirit
StyleWhisky
BaseSingle Malt
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
Release2019
ABV52.4%
ProducerBalquenn Distillery

Rating breakdown

5★ 18%
4★ 23%
3★ 26%
2★ 20%
1★ 13%

About Balquenn Distillery

Founded 1940 · Kyushu, Japan

Balquenn Distillery is a spirit house in Kyushu, Japan. Under Aiko Halloran (Chief Blender), the estate has built a reputation for spirits of character and consistency.

Chief Blender: Aiko Halloran

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Where to find it

  • Vaultbury Fine WinesIn stock$69.60
  • Meridian Wine Co.In stock$70.33
  • The Copper ShelfLow stock$73.99
  • Old Quay MerchantsIn stock$74.73
  • Harrowgate CellarsIn stock$78.39

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