Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Ballantine's
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £135
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Nutty
- Description
- This 1980s bottling of Ballantine's 12-year-old blended Scotch represents an era when the brand used higher proportions of malt whisky and maintained a smokier house style. Originally exported to Italy and now returned, this 43% expression offers a window into Ballantine's pre-modern formula. A nostalgic dram for those curious about how premium blends have evolved since the brand received its Royal Warrant in 1895.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky is a from Ballantine's (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, sweet and oaky character — smokey, toasted, vanilla, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1980s bottling of Ballantine's 12-year-old blended Scotch represents an era when the brand used higher proportions of malt whisky and maintained a smokier house style. Originally exported to Italy and now returned, this 43% expression offers a window into Ballantine's pre-modern formula. A nostalgic dram for those curious about how premium blends have evolved since the brand received its Royal Warrant in 1895.
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