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Ballantine's 17 Years Old

Brand Ballantine's
Expression 17 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Blended
Age 17 Year Old
Abv 43.00%
Produced at Ballantine's Distillery
Region Scotland
Launched 1827
Availability International duty free outlets, specifically Asia
Guide Price £41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website http://www.ballantines.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 55 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Nose
Musty. Earthy peat notes. Mushrooms, wet leaves. Oozing dampness. Then rich biscuity notes. Lemon cake. Touch of beewax.
Palate
Enticing sweetness. Silky feel. Salty sensation. Peaty, rooty. Teasingly tingling. Spicier with water.
Finish
Dry, sherbety. Nutty. Dry walnuts.
Comment
Quite a rustic profile, warmed up when aerated. Seems to have retained the waterfalls from all Scotland!

Dave Broom

Nose
Gentle and soft: green banana, coconut milk, hot gorse, honey, whipped cream. With water, there’s subtle smoke and summer fruits.
Palate
Very smooth start, then lifts into dry smoke and spicy oak which balance the citric juiciness, gooseberry jam, vanilla and general fruitiness.
Finish
Light sherried notes and smoke. Gentle.
Comment
An example of superb blending skills. If this tasting is about balance then this is a perfect example, every element pulls together in harmony.

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