Ballantine's 30 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Ballantine's 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Ballantine's Finest Blended Scotch Whisky – 70cl
Ballantine's 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky - 70cl
Ballantine's Whisky
The connoisseur's blended Scotch — founded in 1827 by George Ballantine in Edinburgh, Royal Warrant holder since 1895, and built around the four core Speyside and Highland malts: Miltonduff, Glenburgie, Glentauchers and Glencadam. The Finest, 12, 17, 21 and 30 Year Old — Europe's number one Scotch and one of the great heritage blends, delivered free across Singapore.
Buy Ballantine's in Singapore
The Liquid Collection stocks the live Ballantine's range available in Singapore — the iconic Finest no-age-statement flagship, the honey-sweet 12 Year Old, the celebrated 17 Year Old (widely regarded as one of the great premium blended Scotch whiskies in the world), the 21 Year Old, and the rare 30 Year Old. Ballantine's is one of Europe's best-selling Scotch whiskies and a sister brand to Chivas Regal and Royal Salute in our wider Blended Scotch range.
Every bottle ships free across Singapore with no minimum order. Browse the range above, or explore the alternative Scotch blend tradition at Johnnie Walker, the great single malt heart distilleries at The Glenlivet, or the wider Scotch Whisky category.
From Edinburgh grocer to Royal Warrant
In 1827, a young Scottish grocer named George Ballantine opened a small shop on the Cowgate in Edinburgh. Like many grocers of the time, he sold a wide range of goods — tea, spices, wine, sugar — and, alongside everything else, whisky in cask. As the shop grew, Ballantine began producing his own whisky blends to develop a more consistent house style than the variable single malts of the era could offer. By the 1860s, the Ballantine's blends were good enough — and the brand recognition strong enough — that George Ballantine was supplying licensed grocers, hotels and merchants across Scotland.
In 1895, Queen Victoria appointed Ballantine's as Royal Warrant holders to the Royal Household — an honour that Ballantine's has held continuously ever since, for over 130 years. The Royal Warrant heraldic devices and ribbons that adorn every Ballantine's bottle today are direct visual references to that 1895 appointment. By the 20th century, Ballantine's had become one of the most successful Scotch whisky brands in continental Europe, where it remains, today, the number one Scotch — outselling every other brand including its more globally-recognised sister Chivas Regal and rival Johnnie Walker in many European markets.
Why Ballantine's — the core four malts
Miltonduff and Glenburgie at the heart
Every Ballantine's blend is built around four single malt distilleries collectively known as the Ballantine's malts: Miltonduff, Glenburgie, Glentauchers and Glencadam. Miltonduff — a Speyside distillery near Elgin, founded in 1824 — is the spiritual heart of the blend, producing an elegant, fruity, floral spirit that defines the Ballantine's house style. Glenburgie, also Speyside, contributes rich, fruity body. Glentauchers adds creamy malt depth. Glencadam, in the Eastern Highlands, brings Highland complexity. Together with grain whisky from Strathclyde and Dumbarton, the four create a blend that is softer, sweeter and more approachable than the smokier Johnnie Walker tradition, but more aged-and-honeyed in profile than even Chivas Regal.
Sandy Hyslop's three-brand stewardship
Master Blender Sandy Hyslop oversees the Ballantine's blend — alongside Chivas Regal and Royal Salute. The simultaneous mastery of three of the most heritage-rich blended Scotch brands in the world places Hyslop in remarkable creative company; few Master Blenders in any era have been entrusted with so many flagship brands at the same time. Within the trio, Ballantine's occupies the connoisseur's tier — softer than Chivas, more accessible than Royal Salute, and with the most comprehensive aged range (Finest, 12, 17, 21, 30 Year Old) of any Chivas Brothers blend.
The Ballantine's house style — honey-sweet, smooth, balanced
Across the range, Ballantine's is defined by what soft Speyside malt and patient ageing produce in combination: honey, ripe orchard fruit, creamy vanilla, gentle oak and a smooth, balanced finish. The signature notes appear in different concentrations across the range. The Finest is the calling card — light gold, soft heather honey, milk chocolate, red apple, vanilla, fresh floral after-taste. The 12 Year Old layers golden honey, oak and creamy oak sweetness. The 17 Year Old — the connoisseur's expression — adds smooth vanilla and oak with a sensation of smoke, vibrant honey, creamy vanilla, spicy liquorice. The 21 Year Old reaches intense, rich, smoothly spiced character from a high proportion of European Oak maturation. The 30 Year Old, drawn from genuinely rare stocks (some from now-closed distilleries), is powerful, luxurious, with juicy pear and peach.
Stylistically, Ballantine's sits firmly in the soft, fruity, honey-led tradition of blended Scotch — closer to Chivas Regal than to the smokier Johnnie Walker tradition. The 17 Year Old in particular has earned a reputation as one of the great premium blended Scotch whiskies of the modern era, and remains a benchmark for aged blended Scotch.
The Ballantine's range
Ballantine's, Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker — the three traditions
Ballantine's, Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker together represent the three great traditions of modern blended Scotch whisky. Ballantine's and Chivas are sister brands within Chivas Brothers and share a soft, honey-led, Speyside-driven house style — but Ballantine's leans further toward elegance and aged complexity (with Miltonduff at its heart), while Chivas Regal leans toward generous, fruit-and-honey richness (with Strathisla at its heart). Johnnie Walker stands apart — built around the smokier West Coast and Island malts (Cardhu, Caol Ila, Talisker), it is drier, bolder, and more peated. Many serious blended Scotch drinkers eventually own bottles from all three traditions.
Awards and global recognition
Ballantine's is one of the most decorated blended Scotch whisky brands in the world. Ballantine's Finest was named World's Best Blended Scotch at the World Whiskies Awards in 2020. Ballantine's 17 Year Old has been recognised at every major international spirits competition for over three decades and is a perennial fixture in serious whisky writers' top blended Scotch lists. Ballantine's 30 Year Old has placed at the top of aged blended Scotch categories upon multiple International Spirits Challenge editions. Beyond the awards, Ballantine's defining commercial achievement is one of scale: Europe's number one Scotch whisky for many years, and a continuous Royal Warrant holder for over 130 years — making it one of the most heritage-rich blended Scotch brands in continuous production today.
Ballantine's FAQ
What is Ballantine's?
Ballantine's is a blended Scotch whisky brand founded in 1827 by George Ballantine in Edinburgh, originally as a small grocer's shop selling whisky alongside other goods. The brand became a whisky house in its own right by the 1860s and received the Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria in 1895 — making Ballantine's a continuous Royal Warrant holder for over 130 years. Today Ballantine's is one of Europe's best-selling Scotch whiskies and is owned by Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard.
What are the Ballantine's core four malts?
The four single malt distilleries at the heart of every Ballantine's blend are Miltonduff (Speyside), Glenburgie (Speyside), Glentauchers (Speyside) and Glencadam (Highland). These four distilleries are collectively known as the Ballantine's distilleries within the wider Chivas Brothers operation. Each contributes a distinct character — Miltonduff's elegant, fruity, floral spirit is the spiritual heart; Glenburgie adds rich, fruity body; Glentauchers brings creamy malt depth; Glencadam contributes Highland complexity. The four are blended together with grain whisky to produce the Ballantine's house style.
What does Ballantine's taste like?
Ballantine's house style is honey-sweet, smooth, complex and elegantly balanced — built around the soft, fruity, floral character of Miltonduff single malt at its heart. The Finest offers heather honey, milk chocolate, red apple, vanilla and a fresh floral finish. The 12 Year Old layers in golden honey, oak, vanilla and creamy sweetness. The 17 Year Old — widely regarded as the connoisseur's choice — adds smooth vanilla and oak with a sensation of smoke, vibrant honey, creamy vanilla and spicy liquorice. The 21 Year Old reaches intense, rich, smoothly spiced character from European Oak maturation. The 30 Year Old is powerful and luxurious, with juicy pear and peach from genuinely rare aged stocks.
Why is Ballantine's 17 famous?
Ballantine's 17 Year Old is widely regarded as one of the great premium blended Scotch whiskies in the world. It has been recognised at every major international spirits competition for decades and is a perennial fixture in serious whisky writers' top blended Scotch lists. Whisky writer Jim Murray famously named Ballantine's 17 his "Whisky of the Year" in his Whisky Bible — placing a blend above many revered single malts. Among aged blended Scotch enthusiasts, Ballantine's 17 is a benchmark expression — and the kind of bottle that converts single-malt drinkers back to blends.
What is the Royal Warrant on Ballantine's?
Ballantine's received its first Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria in 1895 — appointing the Ballantine's house as a supplier of fine whisky to the Royal Household. Ballantine's has remained a continuous Royal Warrant holder ever since, supplying the British monarchy for over 130 years. The heritage of the Royal Warrant is reflected in the heraldic seals and ribbons that adorn every Ballantine's bottle — visual elements that represent the brand's continuous heritage and the four core distilleries that supply the blend.
How does Ballantine's compare to Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker?
Ballantine's is a sister brand to Chivas Regal — both are produced by Chivas Brothers, both currently overseen by Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, and both share the soft Speyside-led house style of blended Scotch. Ballantine's is positioned as the connoisseur's blend with strong recognition in Europe and Asia, while Chivas Regal is positioned as the premium global luxury blend. Both differ stylistically from Johnnie Walker — which is built around smokier West Coast and Island malts and has a drier, peatier signature. Many serious blended Scotch drinkers own bottles from all three.
Who owns Ballantine's?
Ballantine's is owned by Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky business of Pernod Ricard — the global spirits group that acquired Chivas Brothers in 2001. Master Blender Sandy Hyslop oversees the Ballantine's blend, and is also responsible for Chivas Regal and Royal Salute — making him simultaneously the master of three of the most heritage-rich blended Scotch brands in the world. Chivas Brothers' wider portfolio also includes Aberlour, Longmorn, Strathisla and parent company The Glenlivet.
Is Ballantine's a good gift?
Yes — Ballantine's is one of the most universally respected whisky gifts in blended Scotch. The Finest is the entry gift bottle; the 12 is the considered everyday choice; the 17 is the connoisseur's pick and the standard premium gift; the 21 is the celebration whisky; the 30 is reserved for the most significant occasions. See our wider gifts selection for presentation options.
Do you deliver Ballantine's across Singapore?
Yes. Free delivery anywhere in Singapore with no minimum order. Standard lead time is 3 working days.