Ballantine's 12 Years Old, Pure Malt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 23 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Buttered toast, peaches poached in syrup, touch of heather root. Palate Fade-in-fade-out of malty and fruity flavours. Biscuity. Orange zest and nougatine. Finish Reasonably long, echoing maltiness and almond milk. Comment Elegantly restrained. An excellent pure malt for socialising.

Dave Broom Nose An attractive and approachable, malty nose with coconut, vanilla (melting vanilla ice cream) and citric top notes. Water brings out nutty nougat and some good peachy/banana softness. Palate Mixes sweet fruits and slightly bitter nuttiness well along with a gentle smoky thread. Well balanced. Finish Nutty again with a hint of smoke. Comment Mellow and soft. It doesn’t quite deliver the promise of the nose but a fine example.