Scored on 14th Feb 2021 @ 7:23 PM · Tasted on 13th Feb, 2021
Score 85
Average Score 82
Highest Score 85
Lowest Score 80
# of Times Scored 7
This Blended Whisky is distilled by Ballantines in Scotland.
Tasting notes:
Fruit, apples, light dry almonds and dusty lemons on the nose. Round zesty mouthfeel. Rich, citrus, orange, vanilla, toffee and mild spice on the palate. Luxurious, thick citrus on a medium finish.
Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Cocoa, sherry, gentle spices, lovely oakiness, honey and leather aromas on the nose. Fulsome dry sherry mouthfeel. Red fruit, cocoa, sherry, old library and dry cellar notes with lovely spice undertones on the palate. Sherry anf fruit on a medium finish.
Scored on 25th Nov 2021 @ 10:41 AM · Tasted on 27th Mar, 2021 · Comments (0)
82Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Grasses, honey, dry vanilla and light caramel on the nose. Soft smooth spicy mouthfeel. Lovely rich spices, caramel and dry fruit on the palate. Dry fruit on a medium finish.
Scored on 19th Mar 2021 @ 5:50 PM · Tasted on 23rd Jun, 2020 · Comments (0)
85Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Light citrus aromas, dry honey, vanilla, orange zest and a hint of smoke on the nose. Sweet tangy citrus mouthfeel. Soft zesty vanilla custard, dry fruit, sweet with very light peat notes on the palate. Fruit, tart honey and light peat on a medium finish.
Scored on 14th Mar 2021 @ 8:27 AM · Tasted on 10th Apr, 2020 · Comments (0)
82Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Oak, honey, dry almonds then bitter citrus peels on the nose. Tangy citrus, honey, hint of smoke, bitter oranges on the palate. Medium intense honey and citrus finish.
Scored on 11th Oct 2019 @ 9:27 PM · Tasted on 11th Oct, 2019 · Comments (0)
81Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Orange marmalade, smooth, oak and a whiff of smoke on the nose. Floral and fruit flavours on the palate. Smooth finish. Well balanced.
Scored on 4th May 2014 @ 3:01 AM · Tasted on 2nd May, 2014 · Comments (0)
80Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Light sugars with caramel, red berries and sweet chestnuts on nose. Soft full mouthfeel with a medium full bodied finish.
Scored on 1st Dec 2012 @ 8:01 PM · Tasted on 1st Dec, 2012 · Comments (0)
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