Whisky Ballantine'S Finest 1.5lt

Ballantine'S

Whisky · 70 cl · 57.1% vol · Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, honey

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Technical information
Producer Ballantine'S
Type Whisky
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, honey
Ingredients Malted barley, water, yeast
Format 70 cl
Gradation 57.1%
Type of cask Ex-sherry or ex-bourbon oak casks
Aging About 10-12 years
Distillation method Distillation in copper stills
Number of distillations 2
Filtration Not cold filtered
Color Light amber
Consumption At room temperature, neat or with water
It is a whisky with a soft, well-balanced profile, where the malt character remains the star without excess. On the nose there are ripe apple and pear, a discreet acacia honey and notes of toasted cereals, accompanied by a hint of vanilla that adds roundness. The aromatic structure is clean and bright, with a fresh citrus streak that keeps the sip lively and invites continued tasting.

On the palate it confirms the sense of balance: the entry is soft, the ripe fruit blends with a malty base and very delicate tannins, while the clean palate enhances drinkability. The finish is pleasant, with returns of light spices and citrus peel that fade slowly. Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas; ideal paired with aged cheeses, dry pastries or a square of dark chocolate, and perfect for a moment of reflection after dinner.
Brand

Ballantine'S

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Ballantine'S.

Ballantine's is a brand of blended Scotch whisky produced and bottled by Chivas Brothers, part of the Pernod Ricard group. Born from a grocery and spirits shop in Edinburgh, the brand is known for its blends of malt and grain whiskies and for a range that spans no-age-statement expressions to aged bottles such as 12, 17, 21 and 30 years.
whisky blended Scotch whisky single malt (Ballantine's editions) aged whisky
Country United Kingdom
Region Scotland
Founded 1827

Distillation

For single malts traditional copper pot stills (wash still and spirit still, double distillation) are used; the blend combines malt and grain distillates produced with the techniques typical of each type, then assembled by the master blender.

Ageing

Maturation in wooden casks (mainly oak) in bonded warehouses; the minimum period for Scotch is 3 years, while Ballantine's maintains stocks aged for decades for some expressions.

Raw materials

malted barley water yeast grains for grain whisky

Representative products

Ballantine's Finest Ballantine's 10 Years (American Barrel) Ballantine's 12 Years Ballantine's 15 Years Ballantine's 17 Years Ballantine's 21 Years Ballantine's 23 Years Ballantine's 30 Years Ballantine's Finest 3L

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