Ballantine's 17 Year Old / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Ballantine's
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £350
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- This 1970s bottling of Ballantine's 17 Year Old represents a earlier era of Scottish blended whisky, when such expressions were balanced and grain-forward rather than heavily sherried. Age has added depth to the grain spirit base, with hints of vanilla, gentle spice, and a characteristic dryness that defined Ballantine's house style. The texture is light and elegant, finishing dry with wood tannins. A piece of whisky history for collectors interested in how blended Scotch has evolved over five decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Ballantine's 17 Year Old / Bot.1970s Blended Scotch Whisky is a from Ballantine's (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, old wood, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1970s bottling of Ballantine's 17 Year Old represents a earlier era of Scottish blended whisky, when such expressions were balanced and grain-forward rather than heavily sherried. Age has added depth to the grain spirit base, with hints of vanilla, gentle spice, and a characteristic dryness that defined Ballantine's house style. The texture is light and elegant, finishing dry with wood tannins. A piece of whisky history for collectors interested in how blended Scotch has evolved over five decades.
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