EUROPE’S NO.1 SCOTCH WHISKY & VOTED WORLD’S BEST BLENDED SCOTCH 2020, WITH A RECIPE THAT HAS STAYED TRUE TO IT’S ORIGINAL SINCE 1910.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR: Light gold.

NOSE: Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.

TASTE: A balance of subtle, sweet flavours like milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.

FINISH: Fresh and floral after-taste that creates a rounded glow.

AWARDS

GOLD: INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020

BRONZE: INTERNATIONAL WINE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL WINE SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019

A SOPHISTICATED BLEND OF WHISKIES SELECTED AT THEIR PEAK, HONED INTO A DRINK THAT’S THE RESULT OF PASSION FOR THE CRAFT. A HONEY-SWEET WHISKY PERFECTLY BALANCED WITH OAK AND VANILLA NOTES.

To select the exact recipe for Ballantine’s 12, our master blender samples a lot of whiskies. So it’s no wonder it’s his favourite whisky when he’s off the job. It’s a whisky for the patient drinker who can’t wait to enjoy it again. Ballantine’s 12 was made with a passion for whisky, for those with a passion for whisky.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR: Golden honey.

NOSE: Sweet honey with hints of oak and vanilla.

TASTE: Complex honey and floral flavours with a creamy oak sweetness.

FINISH: Long lasting, refreshing and sweet.

AWARDS

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020

GOLD: INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019

SILVER : INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020

The longer maturation of Ballantine’s 17 Year Old gives an extra depth of flavour and character to the blend. Characterised by a subtle sensation of smokiness its got a fruity and velvety texture coming from fresh fruits.

Tasting Notes

COLOUR: Clear, golden amber.

NOSE: Smooth vanilla and oak with a sensation of smoke

TASTE: Full and complex, vibrant honey sweetness and creamy vanilla flavours with hints of oak and spicy liquorice.

FINISH: Long, sweet and smooth with a hint of spice.

THE WORLD’S FIRST AND MOST AWARDED 17 YEAR OLD BLENDED WHISKY

WINNER: WORLD WHISKY AWARDS CATEGORY WINNER

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2020

GOLD: INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2019

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2019

GOLD: INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2018

SILVER: INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2018

GOLD: THE SCOTCH WHISKY MASTERS 2018