Whisky Peated Malt

Balquenn Signature

Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV

Critic score

★★★★ ★

4.6 / 5 · 1048 reviews

$96.22avg. retail

Tasting note

Crystal clear with a silvered sheen, with brown sugar, banana and charred oak. Robust and oily, coating the mouth with dark sugar and clove leaving a lingering note of toffee. Sip slowly at room temperature.

TypeSpirit

StyleWhisky

BasePeated Malt

CountryJapan

RegionKyushu

ReleaseNV

ABV44.7%

ProducerBalquenn Distillery

Rating breakdown

5★ 26%

4★ 28%

3★ 22%

2★ 15%

1★ 8%

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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