Whisky Guide

Ballantine's Scotch Whisky Whisky Guide

What makes a Scotch a Scotch? Why do we call it ‘uisge-beatha’? What is it that makes Ballantine’s so balanced?

If you’ve got whisky questions, this guide has the answers.

Scroll on and Slàinte Mhath! That’s ‘cheers to your health’ in Gaelic (pronounced Slanj-a-va).

Ballantine's How Whisky Is Made

How is Whisky Made

Whisky is crafted through a meticulous process that relies on three humble ingredients: barley, yeast, and water.

Scotch Whisky Regions

 

Whisky is produced all over the world with popular varieties originating from Japan, Ireland, and the USA. But when it comes to scotch, that can only be made in Scotland. And we think that’s pretty special. There are five whisky regions of Scotland, each with distilleries dotted throughout. Due to the variation in the natural land of each area, they all produce whiskies with distinct characteristics.

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The Ballantine’s Blenders

We wouldn’t be what we are today without the ingenious input of the five master blenders that are woven throughout our history.