Ballantines Finest whisky was Jim Murray's No Age Statement Blend of the Year with a whopping 96 points! The critic seems to have a real penchant for the brand, awarding the 17 year old expression a similar score. Ballantines Finest is a great all-rounder - easy-going and very flavoursome. A classic blend.
Expressive, crisp barley sugars. Touch of wood smoke, toffee.
Rich and sweet. Barley and caramel, very gentle peat.
Soft and sweet, fudge.
have always seen this on the shelf in Scotland but as it was a blend I didn't bother as I'd rather pay a wee bit more for a single Malt. in Duty free in Poland and the selection was either a top end Bowmore or this and Grants on offer. as Ballentines was only £16 for 1Litre I thought what the hey. well impressed was expecting a smother grouse flavour (bench mark for a blend - but you could fool someone that it was a 10+ year old single malt. don't listen to any review that claim that Teachers is a better whisky - as they must work for company! I do prefer a Isle Whisky and if I want a cheap whisky I'll get a bottle of Black Grouse , but not now! just wish asda sold it!
horrid, cheap whiskey. hideous flavour masked by the added sugar. only good in a hot toddy. for the price there's plenty better
I Drink the best I must say this is one of it.
There is that lovely fudgy malt that elevates it above its rivals. But it just has too many flaws - There is too much cask charring that produces an ash finish. Sweet grain whisky is also all too evident. Overall the malt flavours are just too distant for my taste. The 12 year old is much better not to mention the sublime 17. You get what you pay for. I like it with ice and a slice of fresh orange.
Wow, I've read your reviews, this is a very good scotch, its smooth and yet has very nice body, if your above it, don't drink it, anyone that enjoys Scotch Whiskey, enjoys different tastes!! It's worth every penny!!
