Ki One Distillery "Batch 1 American Virgin Oak" Korean Single Malt Whisky
Batch 1 of Ki One is a confident debut: young but expressive, with lots of oak-driven warmth, fruit, and spice. It doesn’t try to hide its youth — instead it wears it like a badge of promise, offering an accessible single malt experience with character.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by Three Societies Distillery / The Ki One Distillery in Namyangju, South Korea.
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Uses malted barley and fermented for at least 100 hours in stainless steel. Distilled twice in Forsyths copper pot stills.
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Aged exclusively in new (virgin) American oak barrels for about 2 years and 2 months.
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No chill filtration, no added coloring. Bottled at 40% ABV.
Tasting Profile
| Sense | Notes / Flavor Details |
|---|---|
| Color & Appearance | Honey gold / golden hue. |
| Nose / Aroma | Oak, vanilla, buttery caramel; fresh fruit such as passion fruit; aromas of cinnamon. Some maple syrup & stewed green apples. |
| Palate / Taste | Soft, sweet and fruity: peach, banana, caramel; balanced by more tart green apples and mild oak spice (black pepper, a touch of cinnamon). |
| Finish | Warm with brown sugar, custard / butterscotch tones; fading oak, spice, and a mild prickliness from pepper & cinnamon; a gentle lingering sweetness. |
Critics & Recognition
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San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023: Batch 1 won a Gold Medal.
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Whisky reviews note that while the whisky is light-bodied and young, the oak influence is clear and works well with the fruit and spice elements. Some say the texture is a bit thin but the finish compensates with charm.
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Community feedback (WhiskyBase etc.) echo that it’s a promising start for Three Societies: characterful, honest, enjoyable at its ABV and age.
Quick Overview
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Batch / Name | Ki One “Batch 1 – Virgin American Oak” |
| ABV | 40% |
| Age | ~2 years & 2 months in new American oak, no age statement besides that. |
| Maturation / Casks | 100% new (virgin) American oak barrels. |
| Coloring / Filtration | No added coloring; non-chill filtered. |
| Flavor Style | Fruit-forward, forward oak spice, sweet with warm spices. |
| Production Location | Namyangju, South Korea |
Product Information
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Shipping & Returns
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Description
Batch 1 of Ki One is a confident debut: young but expressive, with lots of oak-driven warmth, fruit, and spice. It doesn’t try to hide its youth — instead it wears it like a badge of promise, offering an accessible single malt experience with character.
Origins & Craftsmanship
-
Produced by Three Societies Distillery / The Ki One Distillery in Namyangju, South Korea.
-
Uses malted barley and fermented for at least 100 hours in stainless steel. Distilled twice in Forsyths copper pot stills.
-
Aged exclusively in new (virgin) American oak barrels for about 2 years and 2 months.
-
No chill filtration, no added coloring. Bottled at 40% ABV.
Tasting Profile
| Sense | Notes / Flavor Details |
|---|---|
| Color & Appearance | Honey gold / golden hue. |
| Nose / Aroma | Oak, vanilla, buttery caramel; fresh fruit such as passion fruit; aromas of cinnamon. Some maple syrup & stewed green apples. |
| Palate / Taste | Soft, sweet and fruity: peach, banana, caramel; balanced by more tart green apples and mild oak spice (black pepper, a touch of cinnamon). |
| Finish | Warm with brown sugar, custard / butterscotch tones; fading oak, spice, and a mild prickliness from pepper & cinnamon; a gentle lingering sweetness. |
Critics & Recognition
-
San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023: Batch 1 won a Gold Medal.
-
Whisky reviews note that while the whisky is light-bodied and young, the oak influence is clear and works well with the fruit and spice elements. Some say the texture is a bit thin but the finish compensates with charm.
-
Community feedback (WhiskyBase etc.) echo that it’s a promising start for Three Societies: characterful, honest, enjoyable at its ABV and age.
Quick Overview
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Batch / Name | Ki One “Batch 1 – Virgin American Oak” |
| ABV | 40% |
| Age | ~2 years & 2 months in new American oak, no age statement besides that. |
| Maturation / Casks | 100% new (virgin) American oak barrels. |
| Coloring / Filtration | No added coloring; non-chill filtered. |
| Flavor Style | Fruit-forward, forward oak spice, sweet with warm spices. |
| Production Location | Namyangju, South Korea |
