Old Ballantruan 15 Years Old The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%

Five extra years in the cask give this Old Ballantruan release a deeper, more rounded smoky character than its 10-year-old sibling.

Expert Review

Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% is a Peated Single Speyside Malt Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 50% ABV.

Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old 'Peated' Malt is a heavily peat-smoked single malt whisky from Speyside. It strikes a unique balance between intense smoke and sweetness, where a full peaty smoke harmonises with sweet toffee notes and a mild spicy character from the oak casks.

The round, tempered smoke makes this whisky an elegant experience, where toffee sweetness and gentle spiced oak contribute to a complex, lingering finish – ideal for those seeking a balanced, smoky malt with finesse.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is full peaty smoke with toffee, dried fruit and a light vanilla sweetness from the cask.

Palate

The palate is round and sweet, with peat, toffee and a mild spiciness from the oak.

Finish

The finish is complex and lingering, with peaty smoke and a final hint of spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%
Distillery: Tomintoul
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Peated Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: oak casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
EAN No.: 5021349703587

Flavour Profile

Peated · Toffee · Spicy

Did You Know?

Although Tomintoul sits in the heart of Speyside, a region normally known for light, floral whiskies, the distillery produces some of the region's most heavily peated malts under the Old Ballantruan name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%

What does Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% taste like?

Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% offers a layered flavour profile – see the full tasting notes above for nose, palate and finish.

Should Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% be enjoyed neat or with water?

Both work well. Neat shows the whisky's full strength, while a few drops of water can open up the aromas further, especially at 50% ABV.

Which glass suits Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass gathers the aromas best and gives the most precise experience of both nose and palate.

Is Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% a good gift idea?

Yes, especially for an enthusiast or collector who appreciates cask type, history and character over the ordinary.

How should Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. Unopened, the whisky keeps for years.

What defines whisky from Tomintoul?

Tomintoul is known for a style that comes through clearly in Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.

Can Old Ballantruan 15 år The 'Peated' Malt Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50% be used in cocktails?

It can certainly work in a simple Old Fashioned, but it is best enjoyed neat first, to show its full character.