Ballantine's Finest
This is the very famous Ballantines Whisky, one of the most popular blended Scotch whiskies there are on the market.
Considering the affordable price, there are quite some flavours to experience in this every day dram. Its smooth character and all the spicy flavours make it a perfect ingredient in many drinks.
This is the very famous Ballantines Whisky, one of the most popular blended Scotch whiskies there are on the market.
Considering the affordable price, there are quite some flavours to experience in this every day dram. Its smooth character and all the spicy flavours make it a perfect ingredient in many drinks.
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| 3660 | |
| Blend-Scotch | |
| Scotland | |
| Blended Whisky | |
| 40% | |
| 0.7 l | |
| Original bottling | |
 
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| Average tasting notes Tasting Notes |
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Nosing
Sweet:
Vanilla:
Fruit:
Malt:
Peat Smoke:
Honey:
Herbs:
Apple:
Heather:
Alcohol:
Caramel:
Oak:
Pear:
Spices:
Chili:
Chocolate:
Floral:
Grass:
Green Apple:
Wheat:
Tasting
Sweet:
Vanilla:
Spices:
Chocolate:
Malt:
Apple:
Fruit:
Chili:
Nuts:
Peat Smoke:
Alcohol:
Caramel:
Oil:
Pepper:
Honey:
Wheat:
Oak:
Herbs:
Herb:
Coffee:
Dark Chocolate:
Floral:
Heather:
Sherry:
Finish
Sweet:
Malt:
Floral:
Oak:
Herbs:
Peat Smoke:
Alcohol:
Chocolate:
Fruit:
Green Apple:
Nuts:
Oil:
Salt:
Spices:
Vanilla:
Maritime Notes:
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Quality rating of this bottle
1.7
Rate
109
12
Quality comparison of bottles
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All tasting notes
27. Apr 2015
Nosing:
Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.
Taste:
Well balanced subtle flavours with tones of milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.
Finish:
The sophisticated after-taste gives a fresh, floral and rounded glow.
Soft, elegant, heather honey aromas with a hint of spice.
Taste:
Well balanced subtle flavours with tones of milk chocolate, red apple and vanilla.
Finish:
The sophisticated after-taste gives a fresh, floral and rounded glow.
09. Oct 2016
Ballantine's Finest is a young, low-priced Blended Scotch Whisky that has a reasonable quality and is certainly drinkable on its own. One of the lead malts in this blend is Auchentoshan, giving Ballantine's a light, sweet and floral character. The nose is grainy with nuts, honey and maple syrup. Although it tastes slightly rough and immature, there is a pleasant burned sugar sweetness with a decent amount of sherry influence. The finish is quick, vague and definitely lacking intrinsic quality. Not a spectacular but acceptable blend that works well as a mixer.
RATING: 2.3/5.0 ≙ 75 pts
RATING: 2.3/5.0 ≙ 75 pts
18. Dec 2018
05. Jun 2020
Nosing: 
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: overcharge for ballanced blend
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: overcharge for ballanced blend
05. Jun 2020
Nosing:
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: overcharge for ballanced blend
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: overcharge for ballanced blend
27. Aug 2017
Nosing: 
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: Very thin and light on the nose. Very smooth and sweet on the taste. Not very interesting nor challenging whisky. Quite boring - nothing in the taste really stands out.
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: Very thin and light on the nose. Very smooth and sweet on the taste. Not very interesting nor challenging whisky. Quite boring - nothing in the taste really stands out.
07. Feb 2019
Nosing:
Taste:
Finish: Short,
Comment: 72/100
Taste:
Finish: Short,
Comment: 72/100
29. May 2016
05. Aug 2019
14. May 2016
Nosing: After some breathing -
Taste:
Finish:
Comment: Very light nose until added a drop of water. Takes a while to pick up the notes. Taste is ok. The finish fades out to old wood with sweetness in it.
After some breathing - Taste:
Finish:
Comment: Very light nose until added a drop of water. Takes a while to pick up the notes. Taste is ok. The finish fades out to old wood with sweetness in it.
