Ballantines Finest Blended Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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After my father passed in 2009 I eventually found myself exploring his modest but eclectic collection of spirits and cordials. Most prominent was a nearly half full 1.5 liter bottle of Ballentine’s that I deducted hailed from the early to mid 70s. I assumed it had to have gone to pot, for no specific informed reason. But when I twisted open the cap I was greeted by a rich fragrance which grew in depth and power as it permeated my inner cavities. Whoa, I said to the bottle. With a rounded nose and the brand’s signature spiciness, expect sweetness and an explosion of flavor from the first sip. Blue Label is known for being a velvety whisky, so enjoy flavors like hazelnut, toasted oak, sandalwood, and tobacco while drinking it neat. Since then l have always drank Ballantine’s if I saw it in a pub; but that’s gone from rare to never.

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Gold Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2018) and Gold Award at the International Spirit Challenge (2017) Buchanan’s has been making a name for itself in the whisky world for the past 130 years and is widely recognized as another favorite across the planet. It’s affordable with round and complex offerings that’ll leave a strong first impression on your tastebuds.We’ve compiled a list of our 15 favorite brands for drinking on every occasion. Looking for the best budget whisky, the best single malt whisky, or the once-in-a-lifetime must-try whisky? You’ll find them all in our guide below.

Whisky Review: Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky

What’s really interesting to me is the cap. There’s a screw-on top here that’s common to other lower shelf whiskey, but it’s pretty complex. The thread pitch on the cap is shallower than you’d expect, meaning you’re going to be twisting it longer but it’s also going to seal more completely. There’s also a plastic gasket that fits into the top sealing the bottle better than usual. A perfect example of this combined flavor profile comes in the form of its 12 Year Bowmore’s Single Malt Scotch. The 12 Year is all about balance: it combines subtle notes of lemon and sweet heather honey with Bowmore’s trademark peat smoke, leading to a delicious, long, and mellow finish. Bowmore combines two pillars of whisky drinking — peatiness and sweetness — to produce a range of truly delightful drinks. The first Bowmore Distillery was established in 1779 in Islay, Scotland, and uses a range of the island’s malts to produce its whisky. Gold at the International Spirits Challenge (2020), Gold at The Scotch Whisky Masters (2020 and 2019) Crafted by expert distillers from start to finish, this Scotch sets itself apart from the rest. Balvenie focuses on using meticulous care and attention from a group of top distillers to produce some of the finest whisky on the market. The distillery has been producing top-quality whisky since 1962 and has built up a name for itself over time.

Whisky is a spirit made from fermented grain mash. The spirit features various grains, which may be malted, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. The process for creating whisky has changed little over the past 200 years including the makeup of three core ingredients — water, barley, and yeast.

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The nose is the first thing that’ll impress you: warm coffee, ginger, and cinnamon, followed by dark chocolate and tiramisu. It’s a pleasant aroma that focuses on sweet notes. The taste is an explosion of mocha and dark chocolate with a touch of apricot and exotic spices. You’ll finish on a note of creamy cappuccino and amaretto with bitter-sweet orange. Take a glance through amber-tinted glasses to explore a huge range of our favorite drams, from the peaty Laphroaigs to the smooth Balvenie and the unconventional Teelings. That impression is even stronger taking a sip, so strong that I actually needed to re-read the label to make sure I didn’t grab a bourbon instead. The vanilla and brown sugar flavors seem to be the biggest and boldest in the room, giving it an immediate sweet and delicious flavor that you’d expect from something American rather than something from the old country. As that flavor fades a bit, you can see some of the more traditional blended whisky notes making an appearance, specifically some peat smoke on the finish that lasts into the aftertaste. Blended: As the name suggests, blended whisky is a blend of two or more malt and grain whiskies. Blended whiskies are overlooked by a master blender to ensure a consistent flavor throughout. Due to the nature of the drink, blended whiskies are often cheaper than their single-malt counterparts.Gold at the International Spirits Challenge (2020), and Gold at the The Scotch Whisky Masters (2015)