Ballantine’s 17yo Whisky Austria all set against a backdrop

all set against a backdrop of subtle spice

with tertiary aromas and flavors emerging over time

This imparts a subtle layer of oak-inflected spice and texture while allowing the fruit’s natural richness and varietal character to shine

Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted meticulously

crowd-pleasing structure and subtle oak nuance

Ballantine’s 17yo Whisky Austria all set against a backdropDistillery Background and History Ballantines is a renowned Scotch whisky brand originally established in Edinburgh in 1827 by George Ballantine. Over time it evolved from a wine & spirits merchant into a full fledged blender of Scotch whiskies. Today, Ballantines is owned by Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard) and maintained through blending operations centered in Dumbarton and associated warehouses. Master Distiller and Production Philosophy The