Tasting Notes

Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Ballantine’s Finest

Country: Scotland

Region:

Type: Blended Scotch

Bottler: Chivas Brothers

ABV: 40%

Score: 86 Points

Ballantine's Finest. Image courtesy Chivas Brothers.The nose is aromatic and nutty with hazelnut, almond/marzipan notes, honey, and a hint of smoke. The taste is peppery with marzipan, honey, and caramel notes. The finish has a lingering peppery touch, hints of caramel candy sweetness and marzipan. (April, 2013)