★Bronze
Whisky
Single Malt
Balquenn 12 Year Small Batch
Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · 2019
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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