Ballantine's - b. 1980-tallet - 75cl

Grunnlagt i 1827 av George Ballantine i Edinburgh, har det blitt et av verdens mest kjente og bestselgende blendede skotske whiskymerker.
The malty heart of the Ballantine's blend comprises historic whiskies from prominent distilleries in the Speyside and Highland regions, including Glenburgie and Miltonduff.
The Flagon/Jug: In the 1970s and 1980s, Ballantine's created these iconic two-tone ceramic jugs, manufactured by renowned British potteries (such as Wade Ceramics). Packaged in elegant gold boxes and including a pouring stopper, they were designed for the premium gift market and for export.
Production and Bottling Year
Production period: Late 1970s / early 1980s.
Dating indicators:
Tax seal: The pink "Ufficio Tecnico Imposte di Fabbricazione" (Excise Tax Office) seal, featuring the inscription "litri 0,750" and a central star, clearly indicates importation and sale in Italy between the late 1970s and mid-1980s.
Packaging details: The gold box and the "Dumbarton, Scotland" inscription are characteristic of the vintage promotional editions distributed during that decade.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Smooth and balanced; scents of acacia honey, red apples, vanilla, toasted cereals, and a very subtle vegetal, herbaceous note.
Palate: Round and velvety. Sweet flavors of milk chocolate, baked apple, and toffee, with a hint of oak and a touch of delicate spice.
Finish: Medium-length and clean, with pleasant lingering notes of sweet malt, vanilla, and a very faint hint of smoke in the background.