The story of Ballantine's begins in 1827, when George Ballantine started offering selected whiskies from his shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. He continued by creating his own production, a whisky that was perfected over time, resulting in Queen Victoria awarding him the highest quality distinction in 1895. With a deep golden color, vanilla and oak barrel aroma, and a creamy texture, Ballantine's expresses the ideal balance of flavors between vanilla, wood, and honey, with a refreshing finish that leaves a salty aftertaste.