Ballantine's 17 Year

The best blended whisky to date. So complex yet so smooth. Rich honey on the nose with subtle briney peat (subtly Talisker-esque) with slight green fruits (pear/apple). On the palate, quite malty progressing to dark chocolate/cocoa. The subtle peat lingers with slight leather. The finish? A gradual controlled crescendo of vanilla cream and a peppery, spiced cinnamon finish. A heartwarming drawn out finish with gradual warming of the chest. An amazing blend. So much complexity yet so well directed and steered fron start to finish.

Very restrained taste, smooth, not spicy

light, sweet, one-dimensional

Boozy nose. opens to vanilla and spice.

Smooth, caramel