Whisky Blended Malt

Balquenn Old Vine

Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV

Critic score

★★★★ ★

4.1 / 5 · 1043 reviews

$31.14avg. retail

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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