★Bronze
Whisky
Single Malt
Balquenn Small Batch Reserve
Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV
Tasting note
Pale amber and bright, with a nose of honey, dried apricot and toasted oak. Robust and oily, coating the mouth with dark sugar and clove and a long, gently smoky finish. Sip slowly at room temperature.
TypeSpirit
StyleWhisky
BaseSingle Malt
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
ReleaseNV
ABV42.5%
ProducerBalquenn Distillery
Rating breakdown
5★
23%
4★
28%
3★
23%
2★
16%
1★
10%
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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