RICH, SMOOTH AND CREAMY BLEND COMPARING TO FINEST WHICH IS MORE FLORAL AND DELICATE. BALLANTINE’S12 IS CHARACTERIZED BY MORE HONEY, TOFFEE AND CREAMY NOTES COMPARED TO BALLANTINE’S 17YO.
The Favourite: When asking Sandy Hyslop about his favourite Ballantine’s blend he would pick Ballantine’s 12YO.
Nose
Honey sweetness with a complex balance of oak and vanilla aromas.
Taste
Complex honey and floral flavours with a creamy oak sweetness in perfect balance.
Body
Creamy.
Character
Honeyed, balanced and creamy.
Colour
Bright honey gold.
Finish
Refreshing, long and sweet.