From the rugged landscape of Speyside, a region more famed for gentle drams, comes a whisky that breaks the mould. Old Ballantruan The Peated Malt 10 Year Old is a bold statement from the Tomintoul Distillery, proving that Speyside can craft a peat-smoked spirit to rival the greats of Islay. Named after the Ballantruan spring, whose pure waters give life to this single malt, it marries traditional Speyside elegance with an unmistakable smoky character. This is a whisky for those who appreciate depth, contrast, and a touch of rebellion in their glass.

Old Ballantruan The Peated Malt 10 Year Old 70cl
Brand: Old Ballantruan | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 50% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol.: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Aromatic peat smoke, sweet malt, and a hint of vanilla cream, underpinned by gentle citrus.
Palate: Robust peat smoke balanced by honeyed malt, toasted oak, and subtle spice.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering smoke and a sweet malty afterglow.

Production Details:
Crafted at the Tomintoul Distillery using heavily peated malted barley and the pure waters of the Ballantruan spring. Non chill filtered and bottled at 50% ABV to preserve its full-bodied character. Matured for a decade in quality oak casks.

Perfect For:
Fans of smoky whiskies looking to explore beyond Islay, adventurous whisky drinkers seeking a bold Speyside twist, and collectors of distinctive peat expressions.

Expert Notes:
A remarkable balance between smoky intensity and Speyside sweetness, proof that peat can thrive outside the western isles.

Customer Reviews:
“Unexpectedly powerful yet beautifully smooth.”
“Like Speyside elegance wearing a smoky overcoat.”
“A dram that lingers long after the glass is empty.”

Interesting Fact:
Old Ballantruan is one of the few peated whiskies to come out of Speyside, a region where peat use in production is extremely rare today.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat to fully appreciate its layered character, or with a splash of water to release more of its honeyed malt and smoky spice.

Distillery Background:
The Tomintoul Distillery, established in 1964, is located in the highest village in the Scottish Highlands. While best known for producing gentle and approachable Speyside malts, their Old Ballantruan line showcases a daring departure, embracing robust peat while retaining the distillery’s trademark smoothness.