Whisky
Blended Malt
Balquenn Old Vine
Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV
Tasting note
Old-gold with slow, oily legs, with gentle smoke over heather and citrus peel. Robust and oily, coating the mouth with dark sugar and clove closing warm, sweet and spiced. Sip slowly at room temperature.
TypeSpirit
StyleWhisky
BaseBlended Malt
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
ReleaseNV
ABV42.8%
ProducerBalquenn Distillery
Rating breakdown
5★
16%
4★
21%
3★
26%
2★
22%
1★
16%
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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