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★Bronze Balquenn Small Batch Reserve
Whisky Single Malt

Balquenn Small Batch Reserve

Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV

90 Critic score
★★★★ ★
4.5 / 5 · 1111 reviews
★
Bronze
Continental Wine & Spirit Awards
$77.26avg. retail

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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Where to find it

  • The Copper ShelfLow stock$73.40
  • Vaultbury Fine WinesIn stock$76.49
  • Old Quay MerchantsIn stock$77.26
  • Meridian Wine Co.In stock$80.35
  • Harrowgate CellarsIn stock$83.44

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