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Ballantine's 12 Years Old, Pure Malt

Ballantine's 12 Years Old, Pure Malt

Brand Ballantine's
Expression 12 Years Old, Pure Malt
Type Scotch Whisky / Blended Malt
Age 12 Year Old
Abv 40.00%
Produced at Ballantine's Distillery
Region Scotland
Launched 1827
Availability France, Germany, Italy.
Guide Price £11-£17 (US$18-US$29)
Website http://www.ballantines.com

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.

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