{"title":"Ballantines","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Scottish Institution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ballantine's brand traces its history back to 1827 when George Ballantine opened an Edinburgh grocers which offered a range of whiskies. George's son Archibald built upon his father's success, moving the business away from general grocery supplies and instead focussing exclusively on wines and spirits - it was at this time that the company began blending and bottling Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBallantine's reputation as a bottler of fine blends grew steadily and the early 20th century saw the brand go global, shortly after the founding family sold their stake. The whiskies range from the every day to the super premium and are generally based on malt spirit from Miltonduff and Glenburgie distilleries with grain sourced from Dumbarton, although each batch can contain spirit from over fifty different distilleries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Master Blender is Sandy Hyslop. Appointed in 2006, Sandy is only the 5th Master Blender in Ballantine's 180-year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ballantine-s-celebration","title":"Ballantine`s Celebration","description":"Ballantine’s Celebration is a limited-edition blended Scotch produced to honour the heritage of the brand established by George Ballantine in 1827. This bottling reflects a selection of aged reserves, demonstrating the craftsmanship of the master blender without the use of specific vintage designations. The nose reveals a composition of orchard fruits, vanilla, and floral honey, suggesting a complexity that unfolds with air. On the palate, it exhibits a medium body with a smooth texture enhanced by flavours of malted biscuits and poached pears, complemented by a hint of herbal notes. The finish is clean and balanced, characterised by a light spice that lends depth.","brand":"Ballantines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411930665290,"sku":"HED87454","price":154.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED87454.jpg?v=1781890491"},{"product_id":"ballantine-s-17-year-old-c-1960s","title":"Ballantine`s 17 Year Old c. 1960s","description":"With a history that can be traced back to 1827 Edinburgh when Scottish greengrocer George Ballantine first set up shop aged 19, Ballantine`s is a key name on the Scottish whisky scene. Thought to have been bottled in the 1960s, this blended Scotch whisky was matured in oak casks for 17 years.","brand":"Ballantines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412147458378,"sku":"HED40968","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED40968.jpg?v=1781891002"},{"product_id":"ballantine-s-30-year-old-decanter-usa-import","title":"Ballantine`s 30 Year Old Decanter USA Import","description":"Ballantine’s 30 Year Old is a prestige blended Scotch whisky, presented in a decorative decanter as a USA import. This blend incorporates some of the rarest and oldest malts in the house reserves, resulting in a profile of immense depth and structural elegance. The nose is profound, featuring notes of roasted hazelnuts, dried citrus, honey and forest floor. On the palate, the whisky is exceptionally smooth and velvety, displaying a concentrated fruit character balanced by a sophisticated spicy structure. The long ageing of the component whiskies has resulted in a seamless integration of oak and spirit, finishing with extraordinary length and a persistent note of toasted brioche and sea salt.","brand":"Ballantines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413354336586,"sku":"HED88899","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED88899.jpg?v=1781896599"},{"product_id":"ballantine-s-finest-miniature","title":"Ballantine`s Finest Miniature","description":"Ballantine’s Finest Miniature is a compact rendition of the flagship blended Scotch whisky from the brand established in 1827. The blend comprises over 40 different malt and grain whiskies, including key components from Miltonduff and Glenburgie, crafted to maintain a consistent house style. 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The nose is complex and evolving, showing notes of honeyed malt, dried fruits and a hint of old leather. On the palate, the whisky is medium-bodied and texturally rich, with a well-integrated sweetness and flavours of orange marmalade and soft spice. The finish is clean and persistent.","brand":"Ballantines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62414270333258,"sku":"HED84362","price":278.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED84362.jpg?v=1781899397"},{"product_id":"ballantine-s-30-year-old","title":"Ballantine`s 30 Year Old","description":"Ballantine`s 30 Year Old is a remarkably consistent blended Scotch at this age — a statement of just how much quality goes into one of the world`s most celebrated blended Scotch brands. Thirty years of maturation produces a silky, refined spirit. honeyed fruit, dried flowers, old leather, light smoke and a long, sophisticated finish. An ideal gift for those who appreciate great blended Scotch, and a compelling argument that the finest blends can match aged malts for complexity.","brand":"Ballantines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415038513482,"sku":"HED8223","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED8223.jpg?v=1781900994"},{"product_id":"ballantine-s-30-year-old-decanter-c-1950s","title":"Ballantine`s 30 Year Old Decanter c. 1950s","description":"Complete with original packaging, this is Ballantine`s 30 Year Old blend at its best. offered in a beautiful 1950s crystal decanter. 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