Ballantine’s 17yo Whisky Austria Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted

Grapes are hand-harvested and sorted meticulously

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 96/100

90% Chardonnay

The palate is expected to be well-structured

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

Ballantine’s 17yo Whisky Austria Grapes are hand-harvested and sortedDistillery 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