True Music Icons

Iconic whisky meets iconic music

Paying homage to some of the world’s most iconic music artists of all times, True Music Icons is a limited-edition series celebrating artists that define music culture.  This year, we’re turning the spotlight on two more legends. Scroll to discover who…

True Music Icons
Ballantine's Finest x Gorillaz Limited edition whisky bottle

BALLANTINE’S X GORILLAZ

Blending genres, pushing the boundaries of music and visual creativity, Gorillaz have never played it safe. That’s exactly the kind of spirit we raise a glass to. Which makes this collab a no-brainer.

This bottle features a never-seen-before illustration of the four Gorillaz band members you won’t find anywhere else.

BALLANTINE’S X KISS

From face paint to fireballs, KISS turn every show into a full-blown spectacle, and every move into a cultural moment. They’ve built a legacy on loud riffs, wild shows, and never dialling anything down. They don’t just stay true to who they are. They own it, out loud, in leather and platform boots. That kind of fearless commitment? Yeah, that’s our kind of collab.

Ballantine's Finest x Kiss limited edition whisky bottle

Over the past two years, we have celebrated four other era-defining artists: AC/DC, Queen, John Lennon and Elton John by putting a legendary spin on our equally iconic and timeless bottle of Finest. Discover more about our previous True Music Icon bottle designs below.