What kind of alcohol is Ballantine?

Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Ballantine’s Finest Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is the oldest recipe created by the Ballantine family, in 1910. It’s a brilliant golden colour, the nose is fragrant with barley grain and light peat aromas while the palate is soft, round and slightly sweet with dried fruit and grain flavours.

Is Ballantine a good Whisky?

For an entry-level, standard label, Ballantine’s is actually a well-decorated scotch. In 2006, the whiskey won a Gold at the International Spirits Challenge, and a Silver from the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

What is Ballantines made of?

Ballantine’s is the number one Scotch whisky in Europe. The brand’s extensive range of blended Scotch is produced from a complex blend of single malts and grain whiskies from Scotland’s most renowned whisky regions: Speyside, the Highlands, Islay and the Lowlands.

Is Ballantine an alcohol?

Ballantine’s Finest carries an alcohol strength of 40\% ABV, the permissible limit for Scotch whiskies.

Is Ballantine a scotch or whiskey?

Ballantine’s is a range of Blended Scotch whiskies produced by Pernod Ricard in Dumbarton, Scotland. The Ballantine’s flavour is dependent on fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie, blended with 50 single malts and four single grains. The brand has won many accolades and awards for its products.

How do you drink Ballantine?

Try this: mix a shot of Ballantine’s Finest with tonic water and top it with a mint sprig or a drop of mint flavoring, as well as a lemon wedge. Your taste buds will thank you for the freshness. Ballantine’s Finest also works great with fruit juice.

Is Ballantines better than Black Label?

Those who are newer to Scotch and not into peat or maritime funkiness should go for Ballantine’s 12 over Johnnie Walker’s black. From my memory I’d say it’s more complex and luxurious on the palate than the Dewar’s 12 ‘Ancestor,’ though the finish is a bit rougher.

Is Ballantines better than Red Label?

In our opinion, the Ballantine’s Finest tips the scales in its favour over the Johnnie Walker Red Label with a delightfully smooth drink, desirable balance of flavours and a premium quality priced to perfection.

How much does Ballantine cost?

Ballantine Whisky Price in Bangalore

Whisky Name	Volume	Price in INR
Ballantines Finest Whisky	750 ml	Rs 1700
Ballantines 12 Year Old Whisky	750 ml	Rs 2800
Ballantine’s 17 Year Old Whisky	750 ml	Rs 7600
Ballantine’s 30 Year Old Whisky	700 ml	Rs 24900

Is Ballantine a Scotch?

Ballantine’s is a range of Blended Scotch whiskies produced by Pernod Ricard in Dumbarton, Scotland. The Ballantine’s flavour is dependent on fingerprint malts from Miltonduff and Glenburgie, blended with 50 single malts and four single grains.

What is the price of Ballantine Whisky?

Is Ballantines scotch or whiskey?

Ballantine’s 12 Year Old is a rich, smooth and complex whisky, blended from specially selected single malt and grain whiskies.

What’s the best blended Scotch whisky?

The Famous Grouse: The scotch with the little game bird on the label was the consensus choice for the title of “Best Blended Scotch.” Our contributors liked it,many

Ballantine’s: Placements for the#2 and#3 slots on this list were very close.

Grant’s Family Reserve: As previously mentioned,Grant’s was a strong contender for the#2 slot.

What’s the difference between single malt whisky and Scotch?

The basic difference between a single malt and blended Scotch is the distillation process. Single malt whisky is produced and bottled in a single distillery, whereas blended, as the name suggests, is a blend of two or more malt and grain whiskies.

What are the two basic types of Scotch whisky?

There are two basic types of scotch whisky, namely ‘single malt scotch’ and ‘blended scotch’. Scotch that is made from water and malted barley only and is distilled at a single distillery only is known as single malt scotch whisky.

Is single malt better than blended whiskey?

He came up with the bright idea of bottling it as a single malt and begin promoting it as ‘better’ or ‘more genuine’ than blended whisky. Fifty years on and Glenfiddich remains the biggest selling single malt in the world, and many consumers, at least in the west, still believe that single malt is somehow better, or ‘more real’ than blended whisky.