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| Old Ballantruan | |
| Whisky | |
| Peaty, smoky notes, hints of vanilla and honey | |
| Malted barley, water, yeast | |
| 70 cl | |
| 50.0% | |
| Inghilterra | |
| Ex-sherry oak casks | |
| 10 years | |
| Distillation in copper stills | |
| 2 | |
| Not cold filtered | |
| Golden amber | |
| At room temperature, neat or with water |
The peating of the Old Ballantruan imparts a unique intensity to this whisky, with rich and complex aromas of smoke and ash that harmoniously balance with notes of vanilla and honey thanks to the 10 years of maturation in oak barrels. On the palate, it reveals itself as intensely rich and layered with hints of dark chocolate, spice, and a persistent, but elegant, peaty sensation that accompanies the taster to a long and pleasing finish.
Experts and whisky enthusiasts will find in Old Ballantruan a fascinating tasting experience, capable of stimulating a profound appreciation for the mastery with which peat is used to enrich and not overwhelm the traditional aromatic profile of Speyside whisky. It is ideal to be enjoyed neat, to fully appreciate its rich nuances, or with a bit of water to enhance further aromatic details.
In summary, Old Ballantruan 10 Years is a perfect example of how Scottish tradition can meet innovation without losing the authenticity and elegance that characterize the great whiskies of Speyside.
Old Ballantruan
Discover the spirits, production style and story of Old Ballantruan.
Distillation
Distillation in pot stills (wash and spirit still) at the Tomintoul Distillery.
Ageing
Aging in casks; official descriptions/databases for some expressions indicate maturation in ex‑bourbon and in sherry/Oloroso casks.