Ballantine's Finest

Best in class at an average cost of 15$

Gewoon lekker.

They claim the recipe hasn't changed, since 1910, yet the abv has dropped from 86.6 proof, to 80 proof, so...this has a clear, golden appearance, with uniform alcohol legs. The aroma is of strong caramel candy, with some corn syrup. The taste is similar, with smoothness, at the edges of the sip. The body is medium, and Ballantine's Finest finishes moderately long. It's a good value. RJT

Ouf ! Goût de moisissure

Nose: light sweetness, honey, vanilla, light fruitiness, apple, pear, light malt, lightly toasted bread or cereal grain notes, a slightest touch of an orange marmalade note maybe? Taste: fairly simple and reflecting of the characteristics of the nose, a smoky char that settles in with a pepper touch, finish fades kinda quick with a little herbal-like quality at the end. Decent scotch and for the price but nothing that will make you think this is exceptional. There are far worse out there for sure. Give it a spin, it’s budget friendly.

Basic, quality is even less then his price