Insider knowledge: Ballantines 21 Year Old whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Ballantines 21 Year Old whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: Subtle. Stone fruit. Nut oils, marmalade and gentle wood smoke. TPalate: Soft, barley and honey, Seville marmalade. Finish: Gentle, but has good staying power.