Extremely full-bodied on the palate. Alongside the sweet, creamy vanilla flavour, refined oakiness and a slight smoky character are also present. Long finish, slightly smoky, with a hint of salt at the end. Slightly smoky. Amber      

Excellent enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

Ballantine's 17 Year Old whisky was first blended by the distillery's master blenders in 1930. Its base is provided by the distilleries of Glenburgie, Glentauchers, and Miltonduff.

International awards and accolades:            

Whisky Bible 2011 World's Best Whisky, 2012 IWSC Gold Medal, Whisky Bible 2013 Best Scotch Whisky of the Year (with 97.5 points)