Age brings wisdom to whisky and Ballantine’s 21 Year Old is a masterclass in balance and maturity. Crafted by the House of Ballantine’s, this expression blends over 40 malt and grain whiskies, each aged at least 21 years. Thoughtful layering of rich fruit, rounded oak, and gentle spice gives you depth without drama, a whisky to respect, sip, and remember.

Ballantine’s 21 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Ballantine’s | Category: Blended Scotch Whisky | ABV: 40% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 70 cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Elegant aromas of honeyed citrus, dried apricot, sweet vanilla, marzipan, and polished oak, warm, harmonious, and inviting.
Palate: Smooth and layered, dried fruit, toffee, almond sweetness, and delicate baking spice merge with soft oak notes, all flowing in harmonious balance.
Finish: Long and refined, lingering orchard fruit and gentle spice fade into smooth oak warmth with lingering sweetness.

Production Details
This blend combines matured grain and malt whiskies, aged at least 21 years, and carefully married under house traditions to achieve a consistent, layered, and elegant profile. No chill filtration, crafted for clarity and structure.

Perfect For
Ideal for important moments, celebration dinners, milestone toasts, or thoughtful quiet reflection. It pairs beautifully with cigar evenings, dark chocolate, or simply a moment of calm.

Expert Notes
Ballantine’s 21 stands as a benchmark in aged blends: refined, elegant, and balanced. It’s often praised for demonstrating how a blended whisky can be as nuanced and polished as single malts.

Customer Reviews
🗣️ “Complex yet incredibly smooth, a daily reminder that aged blends matter.”
🗣️ “Tastes expensive without the arrogance, just beautifully balanced.”
🗣️ “A refined classic. Always hits the mark when I pour it at dinner.”

Interesting Fact
This expression was first launched in the 1990s and has become a staple of luxury aged blends, representing decades of blending precision and tradition in every bottle.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass to fully appreciate its depth and softness. A splash of water gently opens up fruit and nut undertones, or try it over a single large ice cube to soften oak for a mellow, cool sip.

Distillery Background
Established in 1827 by George Ballantine in Edinburgh, the brand has grown into a global standard-bearer for blended Scotch. With a legacy built on blending artistry and consistency, Ballantine’s 21 showcases decades of maturity in a bottle, timeless, poised, and endlessly refined.