Ballantine's 17 Year Old
Ballantine's 17 Year Old is a Blended Scotch whisky made by Chivas Brothers. ABV: 40%. Age: 17 Years. Our expert rating is 8.2/10.
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Nose
Honeyed malt, dried flowers, a gentle oak sweetness. Elegant and composed, with vanilla, a whisper of smoke and a complex, multi-layered quality that reveals new notes with each nosing. Dried apricot and a faint herbal quality beneath.
Palate
Silky and balanced — honey, soft oak, a gentle smokiness, floral malt. The blending is exemplary, with no single element dominating. Forty-plus malts and several grains create a tapestry of flavour that is complex without being complicated. Mid-palate brings chocolate, dried fruit and a delicate spice.
Finish
Long for a blend, with honeyed oak, a whisper of smoke and a clean, elegant fade.
Expert Review
8.2/10The blender's benchmark — seventeen years of Miltonduff, Glenburgie and forty other malts woven into seamless elegance.
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