Balquenn 12 Year Barrel Proof

Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV

Critic score

★★★★ ★

4.3 / 5 · 1565 reviews

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Bronze
Meridian Tasting Panel

$76.07avg. retail

Tasting note

Old-gold with slow, oily legs, with brown sugar, banana and charred oak. Crisp and clean, with a bright botanical lift closing warm, sweet and spiced. A fine after-dinner pour.

TypeSpirit

StyleWhisky

BaseSherry Cask

CountryJapan

RegionKyushu

ReleaseNV

ABV41.6%

ProducerBalquenn Distillery

Rating breakdown

5★ 19%

4★ 24%

3★ 26%

2★ 19%

1★ 12%

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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