Kujira 12y Incl. Box


Kujira | Whisky | Grain | Japan | 70cl | 40%

Kujira 12y Incl. Box
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€ 175 incl. VAT
Price per L: € 250 incl. VAT
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Our buying advice for Kujira 12y

The Kujira 12y is a good choice for enthusiasts who enjoy a premium grain whisky. This whisky comes from Japan and was bottled at 40%. Extremely suitable for those looking for accessibility: this mildly spicy whisky helps further develop your palate. Perfect as a weekday dram, as a starter, or as a safe choice for a gift. Experienced aficionados may prefer something a bit more complex, but much depends on mood and personal preference.

Flavour profile from this whisky

Flowered
Salted
Smoked
Wooded
Spiced
Fruited

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Kujira 12y shows a light and measured flavour profile, where floral, fruity, spicy and woody notes sit at a similar level. The sherry maturation supports a softer impression, without any pronounced peated or salty character.

Overall, it comes across as restrained and gently rounded, in keeping with a Japanese grain whisky bottled at 40%.
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Product info about Kujira 12y

Kujira 12y is a Japanese grain whisky with a mature, composed style. Its 12 years of ageing give it a clear sense of development, while sherry maturation adds a more rounded and traditional layer without moving the whisky into a smoky or coastal direction.

At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a Japanese whisky for drinkers who appreciate subtlety over sheer intensity. The profile is built around gentle floral, fruity, spicy and woody touches, all kept in a restrained and balanced register.

Bottled at 40%, Kujira 12y remains calm and approachable in its expression. It is the kind of whisky to take time with, especially when the appeal lies in quiet maturity rather than bold impact.

Kujira 12y shows a light and measured flavour profile, where floral, fruity, spicy and woody notes sit at a similar level. The sherry maturation supports a softer impression, without any pronounced peated or salty character.

Overall, it comes across as restrained and gently rounded, in keeping with a Japanese grain whisky bottled at 40%.

Specifications of Kujira 12y

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Brand KUJIRA
Bottler Unknown
Bottling
Content 70cl
Alcohol percentage 40%
Type Grain
Area Onbekend
Country Japan
Age 12j.
No Age Statement
Multi-Vintage
Distillation date Unknown
Bottling date Unknown
Cask strength
Single cask
Cask number Unknown
Vat type Sherry Matured
Number of bottles in bottling 0
Nectar exclusive
Gift wrapping
Collector’s item
Allergens No specific allergen information for this product
Tags In stock
Flavour profile - Flowered Lightly flowered
Flavour profile - Salted Not salted
Flavour profile - Smoked Not smoked
Flavour profile - Wooded Lightly wooded
Flavour profile - Spiced Lightly spiced
Flavour profile - Fruited Lightly fruited
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About KUJIRA

Kujira is a Japanese whisky brand that distinguishes itself by using rice instead of the traditionally used malted barley. The whisky is produced on Okinawa, the southernmost island of Japan, where the characteristic subtropical climate influences the maturation process. Rice whisky, as made by Kujira, is closely related to the centuries-old Awamori tradition from Okinawa, where distillation and maturation mainly in American oak barrels are common. This results in a product with a mild and approachable character, often featuring soft, spicy, and floral notes that differ from the more well-known Japanese grain whiskies. Kujira comes in various expressions, including some bottlings with remarkable age statements and experimental cask maturations. The brand has attracted international attention because of its unique approach within the Japanese whisky world. Although some purists do not immediately consider every rice whisky to be a classic whisky, Kujira`s offerings are an interesting addition for enthusiasts who want to try something different from Japan.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of whisky is Kujira 12y?

Kujira 12y is a grain whisky .

Grain whisky is made from a grain other than barley, such as wheat and/or maize. It is distilled in fairly large-scale column stills, also known as distillery columns.

As with malt whisky, in this category you also have 'single grain' whisky that comes from just one distillery, and 'blended' whisky that comes from multiple distilleries. Both variants are not very common.

Is Kujira 12y a no age statement whisky (NAS)?

No, Kujira 12y is not a no age statement (NAS) whisky. The label explicitly states an age and that age represents the youngest whisky found in the bottle (or in the blend).

Is Kujira 12y a single cask whisky?

No, Kujira 12y is not a single cask whisky.

Is Kujira 12y a whisky at cask strength?

No, Kujira 12y is not whisky at cask strength.

Is Kujira 12y suitable to give as a gift?

Although this Kujira 12y is not or does not have explicit gift packaging, it can certainly make an excellent gift. Gift packs are usually taken as a safe choice of gift because brands often combine the most accessible or their most popular whisky combine with a fun accessory in a nice gift pack. But if you are looking for a gift for an experienced whisky-drinker they may not be waiting for yet another glass and then this one Kujira 12y might even be a better choice than such a gift pack.

Is Kujira 12y a tarred whisky?

No, there is no peat in the flavour profile in this Kujira 12y whisky . The absence of any smokiness therefore makes it suitable for those who do not like a peat flavour.

Is Kujira 12y a spicy whisky?

On its own, yes, but this Kujira 12y is one whisky with only a slightly spicy flavour profile: the spiciness of this whisky is not emphatic in the flavour profile, but it is there.

The spiciness of a spirit can come about in different ways.

  • In whisky, the spicy notes mainly arise during the maturation process in wooden casks. The type of wood used (e.g. American oak, European oak) and whether the casks have been used before (e.g. sherry casks) have a big influence on the spiciness of the whisky that comes out of them.
  • With rum, the spicy notes can also come from the barrels used, but in addition there is also a separate class of "Spiced rum" where extra spices are added.
  • Gin has a much shorter production cycle and therefore does not usually get its spiciness from wood. Spicy notes in a gin are usually the direct result of the botanicals used to "colour" the gin and give it its own identity.
Is Kujira 12y a fruity whisky?

On its own, yes, but Kujira 12y is a whisky with only a slightly fruity flavour profile: the fruitiness of this whisky is hidden in the flavour profile, balanced with the other parts of the profile.

  • Whiskies with a fruity character can range from light and fresh apple notes to deep, ripe stone fruit and exotic aromas. This fruitiness can come from the grains, yeast and fermentation used, the shape of the pot stills and the cask type.
  • Rum made from sugar cane or molasses lends itself ideally to fruity notes. From the fresh citrus aromas of a white rum to the deep pineapple and banana notes of an aged variety - fruitiness is an essential characteristic in many rums. Again, the same factors affect fruitiness as with whisky.
Do you drink Kujira 12y pure or with ice?

Whether you drink this Kujira 12y whisky best with or without ice is a personal choice. We have always chosen not to take a stance on adding water or ice to whisky. There are certainly good reasons to add a little water to your whisky, but whether it adds value to you or detracts from your enjoyment is something you should mainly discover for yourself.

Does Kujira 12y have a high alcohol content?

This whisky from Kujira has a normal alcohol content. Within whisky alcohol levels of up to 43% are most common.

Is Kujira 12y an independent bottling?

No, Kujira 12y is an official bottling of Kujira.

Is Kujira 12y suitable for an Irish Coffee?

To make an Irish Coffee according to the rules of the art, you need an Irish whiskey. Since you are going to mix it with coffee and whipped cream, we recommend using a good, but not overpriced whiskey. This Kujira 12y is a whiskey, but because this whiskey comes from Japan it is not the best choice to make a "real" Irish Coffee.

Did you know that the first Irish Coffee was invented in 1942 by bartender Joe Sheridan? He was working at the airport in Foynes, in the west of Ireland. The barman saw some tired passengers and figured they needed coffee with something special. To perk them up, he poured them coffee with a dash of whiskey mixed in and some coffee on top. When asked if it was Brazilian coffee, Sheridon replied, "No, my friend, this is Irish Coffee." And so it was.

Is Kujira 12y vegan?

According to the data currently available to us, we cannot state with certainty that this product is vegan and this claim is not explicitly made by the brand.

Is Kujira 12y a biological whisky?

Based on the information available to us, we can conclude that this Kujira 12y whisky from Kujira is not an organic product.

How do I get started with Japanese whisky?

In 1918, a young Japanese chemistry student Masataka Taketsuru left for Scotland with one clear goal: to learn how to make whisky. He studied in Glasgow, interned at several distilleries and obsessively noted down every detail of the process. Those notes would later form the basis of the Japanese whisky industry.

Today, Japanese whisky is a phenomenon. Bottles go under the hammer for tens of thousands of euros, distilleries can barely keep up with demand and the number of producers has exploded. But at the same time, that also makes it confusing: where do you start if you just want to drink it?

You'll discover all about it in our blog post Japanese whisky explained: from entry-level to untraceable.

Where can I buy Kujira 12y?

There are several places in Belgium and the Netherlands where you can whisky can order, but there are some specific reasons why Drankenshop Broekmans is the best place to order these Kujira 12y and numerous other Kujira whisky order:

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Kujira 12y Incl. Box
€ 175 incl. VAT
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