Ballantine's 12 year old

[Lumberg]

Just had some at my mom's place. Damn it was good! She also had soem SUntory whiskey that she really likes but I didn't. The SUntory was very caramelly.

She said ballantine's is known as a woman's scotch cos it's so smooth but I loved it. Like it better than the Talisker I am having right now.

 

[AVB]

Ballantines is a blend and they are usually smother then a single malt. If you ever get a chance to try some there is a Ballantine's 30 yo that is excptional.

 

[Lumberg]

Yes, I saw that on their site. I shudder to think how much it costs!

 

[AVB]

The 30 yo is made for the Far East market, you sould be able to find it in some of the Korean Duty free shops for about $250. I can find it for $300 if I really want too. If you want a 30 yo blend then the Whyte & Mackay 30 is a good buy for about $170 delivered.

The Cutty Sark 25 yo has won a bunch of awards like the Gold Medal for Blended Whiskey, Whiskey Magazine's "The Best Whiskies in the World" and is around $200 if you want a high end blend that is better known then the Whyte & Mackay.

 

[Lumberg]

hmmm.....$150+ for a bottle of scotch....I think I'll pass!