Ballantine’s 21 Years + GB 43% 70cl

Ballantine’s 21 Year Old Bottling Note

An updated botting of this classic blended Scotch whisky, thoroughly indulgent and fabulously delicious. A high proportion of the whiskies in the recipe have been matured in European oak casks, giving a nutty, dried fruit influence. Ballantines is renowned for smoothness, and this expression is an impeccable example.

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

Nose:Lively yet refined, the stone fruit, marmalade and liquorice notes jump from the glass. Theres some aromatic spice in there too, and even a whisper of wood smoke.

Palate:Sweeter and more intense on the palate, here honey comes through along with an abundance of apple, juicy orange and rich hedgerow fruits. A macadamia, pecan quality adds depth.

Finish:Dried fruits and more of that honey. The suggestion of wood smoke comes back here, too.

Overall:Smooth, complex and luxurious. A real treat of a dram.