Ballantine's Barrel Smooth
Scotch whisky · Scotland · 40% ABV · 1 L
$189.99 USD
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About this bottle
Ballantine's Barrel Smooth is a scotch whisky from Scotland made by Ballantine's. It is bottled at 40% ABV, in a 1 L bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Soft caramel, buttered toast, crisp orchard fruits, and toasted oak; on the palate: Biscuity malt and toasted oats, drizzled with honey, backed up by creamy vanilla and a pinch of anise; finish: Oaken vanilla lingers, with butterscotch, and a touch of citrus in tow.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Soft caramel, buttered toast, crisp orchard fruits, and toasted oak.
- Palate
- Biscuity malt and toasted oats, drizzled with honey, backed up by creamy vanilla and a pinch of anise.
- Finish
- Oaken vanilla lingers, with butterscotch, and a touch of citrus in tow.
Product facts
| Producer / brand | Ballantine's |
|---|---|
| Distillery / maker | Ballantines |
| Style | Scotch whisky |
| Category | Whiskey › Scotch whisky |
| Country | Scotland |
| Alcohol | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 1000 ml (1 L) |
| Age statement | No age statement |
| Pack | Single bottle |
| Collections | $100 – $250 |
| Product ID | sh-ca-7691643748490 |
| GTIN / MPN | Not supplied by the producer record |
Serving & pairing
Serve neat with a few drops of water to open the aromas. Lighter styles suit smoked salmon and shortbread; peated styles suit blue cheese and oysters.
Single malt or blended Scotch?
Single malt means one distillery, 100% malted barley, pot stills. Blended Scotch mixes malt whisky from several distilleries with lighter grain whisky, aiming for consistency and approachability. Blended malt (no grain whisky) sits between the two. Neither is inherently better; single malts show one distillery’s character while good blends show balance.
