{"id":15224,"date":"2026-04-07T22:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=15224"},"modified":"2026-05-27T22:43:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:43:49","slug":"fs-bal-007-ballantines-very-old-17-years-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/fs-bal-007-ballantines-very-old-17-years-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FS-BAL-007 Ballantines very old 17 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"939830b2-9ea1-4113-a69c-5cb9bc7f2a41\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:08d953b5-7c35-44f0-acf9-76d0c34caaff-35\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:08d953b5-7c35-44f0-acf9-76d0c34caaff-35\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:08d953b5-7c35-44f0-acf9-76d0c34caaff-35\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-72\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c6f522b8-328c-424b-b23c-0ff12055f8a5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zmv1rz\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\">\ud83e\udd43 Ballantine\u2019s Very Old 17 Years 700ml \u2013 Blended Scotch Whisky<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kbbpw\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"132\">\ud83e\udd43 Classic Aged Scotch Blend with Refined Heritage Character<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"522\">Ballantine\u2019s 17 Years Old (often labeled <strong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"189\">\u201cVery Old\u201d<\/strong> in some vintage or export editions) is a premium blended Scotch whisky made by blending malt and grain whiskies that have been matured for <strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"363\">at least 17 years in oak casks<\/strong>. It is one of the most respected age-stated blends in the Ballantine\u2019s range, known for its smooth structure, layered fruit notes, and balanced oak influence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"641\">It sits above entry-level blends, offering a more mature and complex profile designed for sipping rather than mixing.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"646\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"v02abq\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"665\">\ud83d\udccb Key Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"960\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xc21f9\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"706\"><strong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"682\">Category:<\/strong> Blended Scotch Whisky<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k08fqx\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"734\"><strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"719\">Brand:<\/strong> Ballantine\u2019s<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10idbsy\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"752\">Expression:<\/strong> 17 Years Old (Very Old \/ Vintage-style labeling in some editions)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u24e91\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"848\"><strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\">Bottle Size:<\/strong> 700 ml<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gx5bbe\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"873\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"862\">Origin:<\/strong> Scotland<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7pkm3\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"907\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"896\">Alcohol Content:<\/strong> ~40% ABV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c3hrn8\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"960\"><strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"920\">Style:<\/strong> Aged blended malt &amp; grain Scotch whisky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qzqxhz\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"997\">\ud83c\udf81 Packaging &amp; Presentation<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1313\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6hdbmw\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1049\">Classic rectangular Ballantine\u2019s bottle design<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jx0bhh\" data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1111\">Some editions appear in ceramic or gift-box presentations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"psi96y\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1174\">Gold-accented labeling emphasizing \u201c17 Years Old\u201d maturity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qf39di\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1264\">Older \u201cVery Old\u201d versions may feature vintage typography and export-specific branding<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18xj6zm\" data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1313\">Designed for premium gifting and shelf display<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"5akn4f\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1348\">\ud83d\udc8e Collectibility &amp; Value<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1491\">Ballantine\u2019s 17 Year Old is widely respected and collected, especially in older or discontinued packaging forms. Collector interest includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1657\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jvevch\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1530\">Vintage \u201cVery Old\u201d label editions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1itnnr8\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1576\">Older bottlings (1980s\u20132000s export runs)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uba4hp\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1609\">Ceramic or gift-set versions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12up2v3\" data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1657\">Sealed bottles with intact labels and boxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1682\">Value is influenced by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1887\">\n<li data-section-id=\"aml5r4\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1717\">Bottling era and label design<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k98gro\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1766\">Condition of seal, fill level, and packaging<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bqlq30\" data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1834\">Whether it is a standard modern release or older export variant<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gmpe2u\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1887\">Completeness of original box or presentation set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18lqaqh\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1922\">\u2b50 Why This Bottle Matters<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2169\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ehgf10\" data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1985\">One of the most iconic age-stated blended Scotch whiskies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"112pkpr\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2038\">Known for consistent quality and smooth maturity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qmokb2\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2103\">Strong presence in both export markets and collector circles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\udd43 Ballantine\u2019s Very Old 17 Years 700ml \u2013 Blended Scotch Whisky \ud83e\udd43 Classic Aged Scotch Blend with Refined Heritage Character Ballantine\u2019s 17 Years Old (often labeled \u201cVery Old\u201d in some vintage or export editions) is a premium blended Scotch whisky made by blending malt and grain whiskies that have been matured for at least 17 [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[480,481],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-15224","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-full-size-en","7":"product_cat-fs-bal-ballantines-en","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"berocket_lgv_grid","15":"berocket_lgv_list_grid"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/15224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15224"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=15224"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=15224"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=15224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}