Ballantine’s Finest 1L FRANCE chocolate-covered raisins

chocolate-covered raisins

The grapes were handpicked and fermented separately using wild yeasts

combining indigenous varieties and sustainable practices across six estates

it has built its reputation on maritime-marbled single malts since 1831

94 / 100 – James Suckling: “Vibrant and saline… textured

Ballantine’s Finest 1L FRANCE chocolate-covered raisinsDistillery Background and History Ballantines is a well established Scottish blended whisky brand operated by Chivas Brothers (a Pernod Ricard subsidiary). The brand dates back to 1827, when George Ballantine started a wine andspirits shop in Edinburgh and later expanded into blending. Over time, Ballantines acquired or partnered with distilleries like Miltonduff and Glenburgie to supply fingerprint malts that give the blend continuity and character.