WH-BAL-018 Ballantines 12 years old , miniature bottle

🥃 Ballantine’s 12 Years Old – Miniature Bottle (5 cl)

Ballantine’s 12 Years Old miniature is a compact version of the premium 12-year expression from the Ballantine’s lineup. Made from carefully selected malt and grain whiskies aged for a minimum of 12 years, it delivers honeyed richness, balanced oak, and smooth complexity in a convenient tasting size. Ideal for sipping, gifting, collecting, or whisky flights.

📌 Features & Details

Brand: Ballantine’s
Expression: 12 Years Old
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Region / Origin: Scotland
ABV: 40%
Bottle Size: 5 cl miniature bottle
Maturation / Cask Details: Blend of malt and grain whiskies matured for at least 12 years in quality oak casks, developing vanilla sweetness, gentle spice, and a refined oak backbone.
Status: Premium age-statement miniature; popular among collectors and tasting enthusiasts.

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose:
Elegant and aromatic; honey, vanilla, soft fruits, floral malt, and subtle oak.

Palate:
Smooth, rich, and well-balanced; honeyed malt, creamy vanilla, polished oak, and light spice.

Finish:
Medium length; warm, sweet, and gently spiced with lingering oak.

⭐ Independent Review Highlights

• Known for its balance between sweetness, oak, and gentle spice.

• Highly rated as a refined yet accessible aged blend.

• Miniature maintains the full character of the 12-year expression.

• A favorite choice for whisky tasting sets or age-statement comparisons.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

Ideal For:
Age-statement miniature collectors, premium tasting sets, whisky gift assortments, or travel-friendly sipping.

Serving Suggestion:
Enjoy neat or with a small splash of water; also works beautifully in an elevated whisky highball.

Collectible Notes:

• Age-statement miniatures are increasingly collectible.

• May feature older-style labels depending on release year.

• Represents Ballantine’s craftsmanship in a compact, display-worthy format.