Ballantines Very Old Scotch Whisky 17 Year Old

Colour

Deep amber with coppery sheen and mahogany undertones, a warm, sun-kissed glow.

Nose

Rich sherry notes envelop dried fig and raisin, brightened by orange zest. Toasted almond, vanilla and toffee mingle with roasted oak, while cinnamon and cocoa add velvet spice—an inviting, luxurious nose with depth and warmth.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied on the palate, Ballantine’s 17-year-old unfurls layers of dried fig and plum, folded with rich toffee and dark chocolate. Sherry-cask warmth delivers cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, balanced by velvety oak sweetness and a subtle tobacco edge. Creamy mid-palate gives way to a long, refined finish where fruit lingers with suave spice.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish with rich dried fruit, cocoa and orange zest, lifted by a measured sherry sweetness and spice. Velvet oak lingers, fading into warm barley, subtle leather, and a final whisper of tobacco.