Ballantine's 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Ballantine's
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £34.48
- Community rating
- 4.33 / 5 (36 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Honey, Vanilla, Sandy
- Description
- Other Scotch blends like Ballantine's 12 Year Old prove that Scotland's offerings extend beyond the typical regions. Tagged with 'Malt Extract' and 'Toasted', this whisky is a comforting choice. Priced at £34.48, it's a value that can't be easily ignored.
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ABV
40%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£34.48
✦ Neatly Summary
Ballantine's 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old blended from Ballantine's (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.3/5 by the community. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, toasted, honey, vanilla. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Excellent everyday value.
Other Scotch blends like Ballantine's 12 Year Old prove that Scotland's offerings extend beyond the typical regions. Tagged with 'Malt Extract' and 'Toasted', this whisky is a comforting choice. Priced at £34.48, it's a value that can't be easily ignored.
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