Ballantine's 17 Year is a blended Scotch comprised of malt and grain whiskies from various distilleries. The longer maturation of Ballantine's 17 Year Old gives an extra depth of flavour and character to the blend. Characterised by a subtle smokiness, it has a fruity, velvety texture from the fresh fruit. A whisky that is annually recognized at the world's leading competitions in the sector and in 2020 was awarded best blended whisky in the world. "If this whisky wore a jacket, it would be tweed with leather patches on the elbows. Banana and spices are firm into the persistent dry finish." - Blair Phillips, Distiller