Ballantine's 17 Year Old 1990sBlended Scotch Whisky 75cl 43% The classic Ballantine's 17 year old bottling from the 1990s. Good, tasty blended whisky with a decent proportion of malt and big spicy, characterful backbone.

all the expected tropical fruit excess but with a beguiling smoky complexity woven in from the peat

The greener

thick oily phenols

digestive biscuits

A truly beautiful dram that is full of polished oak

Country Scotland Region Lowland Age 10 Bottling Year 1980s Bottle Size 75cl ABV 43% Pre-Owned Yes

full-bodied dram redolent of fresh and cooked orchard fruit and sweet and savoury spices

barley and lemony phenolic notes

an absolute powerhouse

Only 248 bottles were produced and were exclusively sold at the distillery

Rich vintage leather and old oaky characters add a classic aged depth

then warming