Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50%

Without an age statement, but with all the characteristic peat, this release offers Old Ballantruan's smoky side in its purest form.

Expert Review

Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50% is a Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 50% ABV.

Old Ballantruan has a fine golden colour. The nose offers sweet notes of caramel and peat with a hint of oak and vanilla. This release carries no age statement but is built on the same peated style that defines the distillery's peated range from Tomintoul.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with caramel, peat and a hint of oak and vanilla.

Palate

The palate is likewise sweet and round, with good peaty character.

Finish

The finish is soft, with lingering peat and a final hint of caramel.

Specifications

Name: Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50%
Distillery: Tomintoul
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Peated · Caramel · Round

Did You Know?

The peat used for malting Old Ballantruan comes from the same Scottish peat bogs as many of Islay's famous smoky whiskies, even though the distillery itself sits deep in Speyside.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50%

What does Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50% taste like?

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

Should Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 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 Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 50%, with a character that sets it apart from other Scottish distilleries.

Can Old Ballantruan Speyside Glenlivet Peated Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 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.