{"product_id":"old-ballantruan-15-year-old-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl","title":"Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Ballantruan 15 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavily peated Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Tomintoul Distillery, matured for at least fifteen years and bottled at 50% ABV without chill-filtration. Smoke is unusual in a region known for lighter, fruitier styles, and this campfire-style dram offers a bold alternative for drinkers who have already explored Islay and want to see what Speyside can do with peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Ballantruan is the peated sister brand of Tomintoul, launched in 2005. Tomintoul Distillery was founded in 1964 near the village of Tomintoul in Moray and is owned by Angus Dundee Distillers. The distillery is nicknamed “the gentle dram” for its mild house style, which makes the smoky character of Old Ballantruan all the more distinctive. Its name comes from a spring near the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whisky is made from local Speyside barley and peat, then double distilled. It is matured entirely in American oak casks that previously held bourbon for at least fifteen years, and bottled unchillfiltered at 50% ABV so that the oils and texture stay in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle peat smoke with mild flint, softened by creamy malt and a herbal, heathery spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pronounced but soft smoke, balanced by toffee sweetness and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, with smoke, sweetness and spice in good balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50% ABV, Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old is ideally sipped neat, with a few drops of water to loosen the peat and bring out the sweetness. It pairs well with dark chocolate, smoked cheese or a plate of roasted nuts, and suits a slow evening dram by the fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peated single malt Scotch whisky, 15 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomintoul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask:\u003c\/strong\u003e American oak ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Ballantruan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55565064962385,"sku":"AV-WHI-0467","price":80.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/old-ballantruan-15-year-old-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl.webp?v=1793409669","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/old-ballantruan-15-year-old-speyside-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}