Ballantine’s 40 Year Old: Chapter 3, The Moment
An Exquisite Balance of Richness and Refinement.
The Moment, the third Chapter in the Masterclass Collection, celebrates the consummate skill of precision and timing.
It tells the story of how former Master Blender Jack Goudy taught current Master Blender Sandy Hyslop the importance of recognising, from hundreds of casks and samples being nosed, which were ready for blending. The Moment highlights the whisky of Miltonduff distillery – one of the key single malts in the Ballantine’s blend.
ABV: 40%
Tasting
Notes
Nose
An intensely sweet and fruity aroma filled with caramelised red apples, juicy oranges, and cinnamon-spiced banana loaf – all wrapped in toasted coconut and manuka honey.
Palate
Notes of freshly baked pear tart with morello cherries and orange zest, leading to layers of vanilla custard, soft fudge, and decadent milk chocolate.
Finish
Rich, sweet, and creamy with a subtle, warming spice.
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