Ballantine's 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Blended Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Ballantine's
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £135
- Tasting notes
- Toasted, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- An aged 1980s bottle of Ballantine's 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky at 40% ABV, representing a classic style of premium Scottish blending from decades past. Time has softened and refined this expression, adding subtle complexity to the mature grain and malt blend. Ideal for collectors exploring the evolution of established blended whisky brands.
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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 sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — toasted, vanilla, malt extract, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
An aged 1980s bottle of Ballantine's 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky at 40% ABV, representing a classic style of premium Scottish blending from decades past. Time has softened and refined this expression, adding subtle complexity to the mature grain and malt blend. Ideal for collectors exploring the evolution of established blended whisky brands.
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