Ballantine's 7 Year Old Bourbon Finish

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A blended Scotch whose malts, aged at least seven years, are finished in bourbon barrels. Scotch's neat, mature character meets the sweet, vanilla-like aroma of bourbon casks.

Details

Brand	Ballantine's
Distillery	—
Origin	Scotland
Style	Blended
Age	7 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Bourbon cask finish

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Sweet vanilla and honey from the bourbon casks, with orchard fruit.
Palate: Smooth and rounded, with toffee, light oak and a little spice.
Finish: Medium length, sweet and gently oaky.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
On the rocks
With water

The bourbon-cask sweetness shines in a highball. On the rocks it stays smooth and easy.

Food pairing

Barbecue, grilled pork and cheeseburgers.

Background & production

A Ballantine's blend that went on sale nationwide in Japan on 23 March 2021, sold by Suntory.

Carefully selected malt whiskies aged at least seven years are finished in bourbon barrels, combining a refined, mature Scotch character with the rich aroma of bourbon casks. The blend uses malts from four Scottish regions — Highland, Lowland, Speyside and Islay — together with grain whisky. Bottled at 40%.