Ballantine's Black Malt Scotch

Name: Ballantine's Black Malt Scotch
Brand: Ballantine's
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Ballantine's Black Malt Scotch Whisky is a blended scotch whisky from Ballantines brand Lowland drink is very rare, but offers the highest quality and consistency. The plethora of flavors derived from oak, vanilla, ripe pear and peach, give make it tantalizing. Bottled at 40% ABV, the aromas of this whisky are in line with its flavors.

History
In 2002, the Dumbarton plant was closed down and production shifted to Strathclyde grain distillery—a large bonded warehouse complex and bottling plant still exist in Dumbarton. Three years later, the brand was acquired by Pernod Ricard, and features under aegis of its Chivas Brothers whisky portfolio.

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Source

27th April 2017

https://www.whisky-onlineauctions.com/ballantines-black-blended-malt-scotch-whisky.html

http://www.getraenke-handel.com/Ballantines-Black-Blended-Malt-Whisky-0-7-Liter.html

https://www.diffordsguide.com/producers/261/george-ballantine-and-son-ltd/history

https://scotchwhisky.com/whiskypedia/2310/ballantine-s/

http://www.ballantines.com/hi#products_limited-edition

Ballantine's Black Malt Scotch Tasting Notes

Nose

An initial sweetness is derived from the pear and orange flavors, which are soon taken over by liquorice and cloves.

Taste

Offering a burst of flavors to begin with, the core and succulent taste of ripe pears, peaches and vanilla follow through.

Finish

The finish is long and mouth-watering, leaving one with a sense of satisfaction.

Body

Full-bodied, a dram of this liquor is creamy soft and smooth

Color

It has a rich amber-gold color.

Palate

Smooth and perfumed with beautifully combined flavors—one can feel the complexity and tinge of ripe pear, vanilla-oak and creamy, velvety flavors.

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