Ballantine's 17 Year OldCREAMY, HARMONIOUS AND OAK SWEETNESS First blended in the 1930s, Ballantine's 17 Year Old is a prestigious whisky that stays true to the Ballantine's family style. Ballantines 17 Year Old displays all the flavors of Scotland, with a careful combination of malt and grain whiskies from all over Scotland. Nose: Deep, balanced, elegant and smooth with hints of sweet vanilla, oak and a sensation of smoke. Taste: Full and complex, vibrant honey sweetness