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Balquenn 18 Year Reserve
Whisky Bourbon Cask

Balquenn 18 Year Reserve

Balquenn Distillery · Kyushu, Japan · NV

85 Critic score
★★★★ ★
4.2 / 5 · 1065 reviews
$45.09avg. retail

Tasting note

Rich mahogany with ruby glints, with juniper, coriander seed and fresh lime. Robust and oily, coating the mouth with dark sugar and clove leaving a lingering note of toffee.

TypeSpirit
StyleWhisky
BaseBourbon Cask
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
ReleaseNV
ABV54.5%
ProducerBalquenn Distillery

Rating breakdown

5★ 18%
4★ 23%
3★ 26%
2★ 20%
1★ 13%

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

  • Vaultbury Fine WinesIn stock$42.84
  • Meridian Wine Co.In stock$43.29
  • The Copper ShelfLow stock$45.54
  • Harrowgate CellarsIn stock$48.25

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