Ballantine's Finest

First thing that surprised me was how easy this was to drink. Very smooth, mellow almost creamy mouth feel. Taste was sweet, like vanilla, but only slight. Little bit of smoke in the finish, but balanced well with the sweet. Overall very easy to drink and is now my go to blend at the $20 everyday easy drinking price point.

Nose: alcohol, sweetness, light shade of sun-dried fruit. Palate: alcohol burn, sweet, a bit oaky. Aftertaste: short, peppery, alcohol burn. Summary: certainly not the worst blend i've tried; pro - no unpleasant scents and flavours; contra - relatively strong alcohol burn, not very easy to drink. 2.2/5 stars (score 67)