Ballantine's
Finest
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Blend
Ballantine's is a renowned Scotch whisky brand that originated in 1827 when George Ballantine established a small grocery store in Edinburgh. In 1895 they were awarded a royal warrant by Queen Victoria. Over the years, Ballantine's has grown into one of the most well-known and respected blended Scotch whiskies globally. The brand is particularly famous for its commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Ballantine's offers a range of expressions, each...
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Ballantine's is a renowned Scotch whisky brand that originated in 1827 when George Ballantine established a small grocery store in Edinburgh. In 1895 they were awarded a royal warrant by Queen Victoria. Over the years, Ballantine's has grown into one of the most well-known and respected blended Scotch whiskies globally. The brand is particularly famous for its commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Ballantine's offers a range of expressions, each crafted with a meticulous blend of malt and grain whiskies.
Ballantine's Finest is Ballantine's flagship expression. First launched in 1910, it is a well-balanced and approachable blended Scotch whisky, ideal for both sipping and mixing. The exact composition, including the specific ratio of these whiskies, remains a closely guarded secret. Known for its well-balanced and approachable character, Ballantine's Finest offers a harmonious flavour profile characterised by sweet, fruity, and malty notes. While it carries no age statement, the whisky benefits from the maturation process in a combination of American Oak barrels and European Oak casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light gold
Nose - Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.
Taste - A balance of subtle, sweet flavours like milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.
Finish - Fresh and floral after-taste that creates a rounded glow.
Ballantine's Finest is Ballantine's flagship expression. First launched in 1910, it is a well-balanced and approachable blended Scotch whisky, ideal for both sipping and mixing. The exact composition, including the specific ratio of these whiskies, remains a closely guarded secret. Known for its well-balanced and approachable character, Ballantine's Finest offers a harmonious flavour profile characterised by sweet, fruity, and malty notes. While it carries no age statement, the whisky benefits from the maturation process in a combination of American Oak barrels and European Oak casks.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Light gold
Nose - Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.
Taste - A balance of subtle, sweet flavours like milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.
Finish - Fresh and floral after-taste that creates a rounded glow.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig