Ballantine's 30 years old, bottled in the early 1980s ? Gold Edition. Limited edition Very rare bottle Perfect conditions Numbers A584 Set Ballantine's 30 Year Old Scotch Whiskey from the 1980s Currently produced by Pernod-Ricard as part of its Chivas Brothers division, Ballantine's is one of the three best-selling blends in the world. The origins of the brand date back to 1827, when George Ballantine founded a wine and spirits shop in Edinburgh, and in 1865 he began blending whisky. The flagship Ballantine's Finest was first introduced in 1910. Its popularity caught the attention of Canadian distilling giants Hiram Walker in 1936. They were cash-rich having taken advantage of American Prohibition in the previous decade and wanted to enter the Scottish industry, also taking over the Miltonduff and Glenburgie distilleries. Please look at the photos carefully before purchasing. It will be packed in bubble wrap and hard cardboard. Insured shipment with tracking option.