Tasted on 21st Aug, 2022
Score 86
Average Score 82
Highest Score 86
Lowest Score 79
# of Times Scored 9
This Blended Whisky is distilled by Ballantines in Scotland.
Tasting notes:
Apples, light smoke, cinnamon, dry pears, cocoa, oranges and honey on the nose. Smooth rich mouthfeel. Zesty caramel, grasses, soft oak, smoke, oranges, citrus and peaches on the palate. Medium fruity finish.
Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
Dry plums, fruity, light spices, barley, honey and some light sherry aromas on the nose. Light fruity mouthfeel. Floral, mild sherry notes, and light oak on the palate, Well balanced, soft spices on a medium short finish.
Tasted on 1st May, 2023 · Comments (0)
79Ballantine'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.
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.
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.
Tasted on 10th Apr, 2020 · Comments (0)
82Ballantine's 17 Years Old, 43% abv
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.
Tasted on 13th Feb, 2021 · Comments (0)
85Ballantine'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.
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.
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.
Tasted on 1st Dec, 2012 · Comments (0)
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