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Ballantine's GOld Seal, 12 Years Old

Ballantine's GOld Seal, 12 Years Old

Brand Ballantine's
Expression GOld Seal, 12 Years Old
Type Scotch Whisky / Blended
Age 12 Year Old
Abv 43.00%
Produced at Ballantine's Distillery
Region Scotland
Launched 1827
Availability Duty Free worldwide. France, Taiwan, Brazil
Guide Price £11-£17 (US$18-US$29)
Website http://www.ballantines.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Honey. Tropical fruits. Burnt currants.
Palate
Buttercream. Chocolate. Coffee.
Finish
Rummy for a moment, then lightly soothing.
Comment
Gold seal is a particularly rich version of Ballantine, but this bottling seems even sweeter and less peaty than I remember. For me, the syrupiness swamps the house character.

Dave Broom

Nose
A sulphur/rubber note, mixed with light smokiness unreduced. With water comes a decidedly jaunty, maritime air with lovely soft grain behind.
Palate
Soft and clean building into a vinous, fino sherry quality. Soft, juicy grain appears mid-palate while smoke wreathes itself about. Good feel.
Finish
Smoke. Little short.
Comment
Balances all its elements very well. One to work on.

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