Ballantine’s Gold Seal – Special Reserve – 12 Years Old, presented in excellent original condition. This is an unopened and factory sealed vintage bottle, with intact original cap and neck seal. The whisky level is excellent and clearly visible. The bottle is accompanied by its original box in very good condition, which is increasingly rare for this release. This Gold Seal expression was produced for the export market and bottled at 43% ABV in the classic 1 litre format, making it more desirable than later standard releases. Based on the label design and markings, this example dates from the 1970s–1980s.