Chivas Brothers, has today announced the launch of a new permanent
expression from its Ballantine’s range.
Ballantine’s Single Distillery (40% ABV) is a single grain
Scotch whisky, produced using whiskies from the Strathclyde Distillery, which
was finished in a combination of rum casks and extra charred American oak barrels.
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This latest release, comprised of wheat grain whiskies from the Strathclyde Distillery – which has played a significant role in Ballantine’s blends for many decades, is said to deliver notes of white peach, charred pineapple, red apples, lemon zest and toasted almonds.
Commenting on the launch, Sandy Hyslop, Ballantine’s Master
Blender at Chivas Brothers, commented, said: “One of the things I enjoy most
about my job as Master Blender is to be able to experiment and continue to push
boundaries, just like our founder George Ballantine, who was doing things his
own way and breaking conventional codes of whisky as far back as 1827.
Ballantine’s Single Distillery was created to challenge perceptions of grain
whisky and offers a whisky that really showcases the quality of the grain used.
The addition of the double cask finish results in an exceptionally smooth
Scotch, making for a refined drinking experience to savour during those finer
moments in life.”
Ballantine’s Single Distillery, will be available later this
month from global travel retail outlets. RRP: (tbc).
Posted by Steve Rush