2014 golf season well under way, Ballantine’s has announced the 2014 release of its popular Limited Edition Golf Packs, available for its outstanding 17 and 21 Year Old blends. In 2013, Ballantine’s 17 Year Old was named ‘Scotch Blend of the Year’ for the fifth consecutive time in the 2014 edition of the much revered ‘Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible’. The Scotch whisky was given 97.5 points out of 100, and was described by Jim as "one of the most beautiful, complex and stunningly structured whiskies ever created" and "truly the epitome of a great Scotch.
Tasting note~ Color: Gold Nose: Rich and balance, smooth with slightly vanilla vibe, oak and smoke Palate: mid plus body, with honey sweet and comfy , lingering long vanilla and Tabaco notes Finish: Long , smooth and slightly sweet on after note