Ballantine's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (3 ratings)

alc./vol: 40%

Proof: 80°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: 12 years

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

Introduced in the 1960s, this is a blend of grain whiskies and single malts from Speyside, Highlands, Islay and the Lowlands.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 01/12/2016

Appearance:

Clear, bright honey gold.

Aroma:

Honeyed with vanilla, toasty oak, passion fruit, baked apple, cinnamon and nutmeg spice. Faint floral notes.

Taste:

Touch of honeyed sweetness, rich maltiness, sweet apple and pear, spicy dry toasty oak and a faint wisp of smoke.

Aftertaste:

Lingering salty toffee and vanilla fudge.

Overall:

Starts with vanilla and honey before toasty oak and then finishes with lingering salty toffee and vanilla fudge.

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Product Information

Barcode UPC: 5010106110225
Bottle Size: 700 ml
Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

More about Ballantine's 12 Year Old

Produced by: George Ballantine & Son Ltd
Owned by: Pernod Ricard Group
UK distribution by: Pernod Ricard UK
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