Ballantine's

Ballantine's Christmas Reserve, Sherry Cask, 2013, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 6
Average Score
Avg 76
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Description

Ballantine's Christmas Reserve is a limited-edition Blended Scotch Whisky, crafted to capture the essence of the festive season. It offers a spiced and indulgent profile, with rich, deep, and fruity notes.

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Just Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 17, 2026SGD 69.30
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 14, 2026SGD 69.28
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 14, 2026SGD 69.28
Region
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Age
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Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2013
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Ballantine's
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Sandy Hyslop
Master distiller (distillation)
Sandy Hyslop
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
White card box with embossed snowflakes and gold foil
Series highlights
Limited Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Seasonal Release (Christmas)
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet and inviting with aromas of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and Christmas cake. Hints of dried fruit, toffee, and subtle oak. Rich and fruity, with sherry-soaked fruits, Christmas pudding, sweet caramel, vanilla toffee, ripe pears, and orange juice.
Palate
Rich and smooth with layers of creamy vanilla, sweet toffee, and festive spices. Notes of raisin, fig, and orange zest unfold alongside soft oak and honeyed malt. Sweet and zesty, with smooth indulgent caramel, orange, and a hint of festive spice. Incredibly sweet with succulent tangy orange flavours and bursting with fruit, finishing with a superb taste of liquorice root and ginger.
Finish
Long and warming with a gentle spice that lingers, complemented by a touch of chocolate and dried fruit sweetness. Long, full, and wonderfully sweet, with dark chocolate and gentle spice. Fruit, malt & honeycomb combine to give a warming hug on your chest with a wee puff of smoke.
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