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Ballantine's 17 Year Old is a blend favoured by many, including Jim Murray, who awarded it Scotch Blend of the Year 2010, and who can blame him? It's vibrant, well balanced and properly packed with honey, apples and biscuits with a hint of smoke.
The ABV of this bottling sits at 40% ABV, which is slightly lower than the regular Ballantine's 17 Year Old, which is 43%.
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Having drank this overrated whisky I can not recommend it.even the old ballantines finest beats this.the metal cap.not the plastic cap.all the smoke has gone from the new ones.a bottle of ballantines used to mean something.
4th December 2019
I reviewed this a while ago. Have bought 3 bottles and loved them. Bought a bottle tonight. It's harsh, thin and grainy. I cannot tell you how much I despise the thugs who are deliberately ruining the most respected industry on Earth. You will all rot in hell!!
15th September 2019
Nose: not much to it, slight citrus, spice and a hint of mocca.Palate: oaky, medium smoke, quite sharp on the alcohol, very distant hint of peat.Finish: Dry, oaky, quite smoky, earthy/grassy hint.Overall really boring and thin. Not much to it.
6th September 2019
If I could give it less than 1 star I would. Horrible stuff will never drink another ballantines again
3rd September 2018
Now is the time to return this blend to its rightful 43% ABV and quality. Come on Chivas - you can do it!
12th January 2018
Used to be absolutely stellar but since the reduction in abv not so much. Why did you have to alter something that was perfect? Just to make a couple pounds and then tarnish your reputation. Go back to the way it was previously and all will be forgotten.
14th August 2017
Was my favourite blend by far but seriously lacking in value since the reduction to 40%. Please guys, if it aint broke dont fix it, you've ruined a near perfect blend! 10 out of 10 for the old 17, 7.5/10 for the new. Nikka blended offers far better value amongst others. Wonder if Jim Murray will have the balls to review the new impression, it sure wont be 97/100 any more. Jim will be crying into his snifter like me
8th November 2016
I am enjoying this whisky as it is a fine blend with a near perfect balance. However I will not be buying another until Ballantines restore the 43% ABV.
15th April 2016
It has always been a great whisky. What a shame they have reduced the ABV to 40%. I will be taking my custom elsewhere.
25th July 2015
But the low ABV takes it down - 82 points in my book
23rd April 2015
After many those single malts I have tasted, this blended one "ordinary Ballantine's" has been systematically overlooked. Shame on me. Typical beginnner's mistake,always looking for something special. After years I realized that price and age are not always measures of quality. This one is one of the best whiskies I have ever tasted. It can easily compete with bottles worth £100 and more.
17th February 2015
It's so smooth and bright. B17 draws your mouth back to the glass, over and over. With just half a teaspoon of water added, it open up with other subtle floral notes, less alcohol aftertaste. It's wonderful. I will buy many times again.
11th January 2015
A lovely, perfect skilled blended whisky - smooth with tastes if fruit, hint of smoke, vanilla, and hidden depths only revelaled on the long, slightly spicy finish. Some real craftsmanship at work here. Superb.
8th December 2014
Absolutely superb blended whisky. It is fruity, spicy and slightly smoky. I think it one the best blends I’ve ever had.
22nd May 2014
...and why have they dropped the ABV? Will the quality now slide?...x
2nd May 2014
A great whisky. Superior to most single malts of this age. Unfortunately the price is going up!
30th April 2014