Ballantine´s 15Y Single Malt Glenburgie 40% 0,7 l

Ballantine's 15Y Single Malt Glenburgie forms the very heart of the iconic Ballantine's blend and, in this 15-year-old form, presents itself as an exceptionally elegant and harmonious Scotch whisky. It is aged for 15 years, during which time it acquires its characteristic fruitiness, honeyed sweetness, and velvety smooth character.

Characteristics:

The first sniff reveals a perfectly balanced aroma of delicate red apples and pears, complemented by notes of blackcurrants and sweet honey candies. The taste is full, creamy, and smooth, with distinctive fruity accents of sweet oranges that give the whiskey a pleasant depth and nobility. The finish is very long, sweet and beautifully rounded, with a lingering hint of fruit.

Tasting profile:

Color: Honey gold.

Aroma: Red apples, blackcurrants, honey candies.

Taste: Full, creamy, fruity, sweet oranges.

Finish: Very long, sweet and harmonious.

Ballantine's 15Y Single Malt Glenburgie is the ideal choice for lovers of smooth and elegant single malt whiskeys who appreciate a perfectly balanced character and a long finish.

Awards:

• GOLD - INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2022
• GOLD - INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS CHALLENGE 2020
• SILVER - INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2020

Ballantine's history:

Ballantine's, a Scottish whisky brand, was founded in 1827 by George Ballantine, originally a greengrocer. George opened his first grocery store in Edinburgh and gradually specialised in maturing quality, hand-selected malt whiskies. In 1857 he expanded his store to meet the growing demand for his products and in 1881 began exporting his blended whisky to world markets.

After his retirement, his sons took over the business. Ballantine's was awarded a Quality Recognition from Queen Victoria in 1895, a significant milestone, and over the years the company continued to innovate, including the launch of Ballantine's Finest in 1910 and the development of the iconic square bottle during Prohibition for easier concealment.

In 1937, master blender George Robertson joined the team to create the world's first 17-year-old Scotch whisky and the prestigious Ballantine's 30. The company acquired a heraldic emblem in 1938, which includes the Latin phrase "Amicus Humani Generis" (Friend of all mankind). 

Ballantine's continues to celebrate its history and continues to innovate, as evidenced by its 2014 partnership with the Boiler Room Music Project to promote real music and whiskey.