Ballantine’s Finest is an elegant, complex, refined and best scotch. Regarded as a blend to satisfy a modern style, the blended scotch whisky is unmistakable as a blend, sealing itself as one of the world’s favourite blends.
This blended scotch whisky is made from more than 50 single malts, particularly single malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie as well as four single grain whiskies.
In 1827, George Ballantine, a Scottish entrepreneur created Europe’s best scotch whisky. Driven to produce the ultimate blended whisky of the utmost quality, by 1884, Ballantine had 20,000 gallons of blended stock in bond and so he began to allow malts to age.
Over the years, this outstanding mixer, now known as Ballentine’s Finest blended scotch was born. The brand remains true to Ballentine’s self determination and his commitment to quality and today, Ballentine’s remains as one of the top blended scotch whisky brands.
Under the ownership of Chivas Brothers, the range of Ballantine’s Finest include Ballentine’s 30 Year Old and Ballantine’s 17 Year old and Ballanetine’s Brasil, among others. The Ballantine’s 17, 21, 30 and 40 Year Olds are highly-acclaimed and prestigious among its ranges.
Considering that the Ballantine’s Finest scotch whiskey is an entry-level and standard label, it is actually a well-decorated and one of the best blended scotch whisky. In 2006, it won a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge and a Silver Medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.
Enjoyed in 100 countries around the world, according to Ballantine’s finest blended scotch whiskey reviews, this blend of scotch whisky is very balanced, superb and very decent for a scotch. For its price, customers have reported that it is one of best blended scotch whisky they have tasted.
- Aroma: Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.
- Palate: A balance of subtle, sweet flavours like milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.
- Finish: Fresh and floral after-taste that creates a rounded glow.
