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Баллантайнс Файнест — простой, лёгкий и гладкий купажированный виски, который чаще всего описывают как нормальный за свои деньги и подходящий для начинающих или для смешивания. При этом многие отмечают водянистость, слабую сложность и короткий финиш.
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В отзывах этот виски чаще всего характеризуют как мягкий, лёгкий и гладкий, без выраженной алкогольной резкости. В аромате и вкусе упоминаются мёд, ваниль, карамель, солод, цитрусовые и фруктовые ноты (персики, бананы, сушёные абрикосы), иногда лёгкая дымность или торфяной оттенок. Несколько отзывов прямо называют его хорошим соотношением цены и качества, подходящим для повседневного употребления, для начинающих и для коктейлей, в том числе с колой и льдом. Некоторые считают его лучшим среди стандартных купажей и лучше JW Red, J&B или Grouse.
С другой стороны, немало отзывов указывают на водянистый характер, слабую сложность, короткий или почти отсутствующий финиш, а иногда металлический или химический оттенок в послевкусии. Часть комментариев называют его скучным, простым и пригодным в основном для смешивания, а не для дегустации; есть и резко негативные оценки. Общий тон отзывов — это недорогой, нейтральный и непритязательный виски, который хорошо работает как повседневный или базовый вариант, но не впечатляет глубиной.
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· 2026-10-08T05:23:25Z · источник evidence
Not actually a bad whisky and ok for the price segment. Very smooth and pleasant with a light smoky note. Not very complex, otherwise. The bottle has a screw top that is designed to fake a cork.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 72 | fresh with a mint-coloured alcohol sting and an underlaying darker colour of smoke which is mostly cask char with a hint of peat. |
| Вкус | 58 | smooth, velvety texture with woody tannines in the middle. The smoky notes from the nose are confirmed. |
| Финиш | 79 | The darker notes prevail with a bitter-chocolate note. Surprisingly long lasting finish that gives a slight metallic note in the very end. |
An average blend. Mild, good for beginners and for mixing.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 69 | Mild, notes of malt, vanilla and caramel. |
| Вкус | 69 | Mild and harmonious, but without special taste nuances, caramel and vanilla. |
| Финиш | 68 | In short, without any special features. |
pure + smooth, Honey, malt, some flowers, There is some smokiness in the finish. The characteristic may be that it has almost no irritation of alcohol, Personally, I think it is a medium level in low-priced blended whisky. But it is highly recommended for beginners who are just beginning to try spirits. Because it is very friendly. The taste score is 75 points, plus 2 points for the price, for a total of 77 points.
Sweet grapey, slightly peaty
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| Нос | 65 | pear schnapps Light whiskey notes But nothing to smell |
| Вкус | 69 | Vanilla Pear |
| Финиш | 65 | No real departure Slightly watery bad whisky |
Simple and not even tasty. I don't need that.
A good value for money drink for daily consumption.
A shame about every coke.
simple, spice and flat... only to make cocktails
Smooth and well balanced, too much for a whisky in this price range.
A strong presence of alcohol both on the nose and palate, despite this whisky being bottled at 40%. The dilution gives it a rather watery character. It clearly lacks complexity, though the balance of flavors isn’t too bad: notes of vanilla, a hint of grain, and a slight citrus touch. I didn’t particularly enjoy it, and honestly, I believe it’s easy to find slightly better whiskies in this price range and style.
Almost tolerable. Almost. Much better than JW Red and J&B.
It really isn't too bad for the price. Slips down very easily and as an emergency purchase it is fine.
For me, it's probably the best standard whisky available almost everywhere for reasonable price. Nose: basically very light and delicate, citric, honey, peaches, dried apricots Taste: sweet, again honey and peaches, bananas Finish: chocolate, wood, cherry, caramel
From a recent 2020-2022 bottle: The nose is delicate, but decent. The palette is fine - young, not too complicated (some vanilla, citrus, grains, slight caramel, a bit of whispy light/sweet speyside-like smoke), a bit watery - overall fine. The finish shows some chemicalliness and not as well integrated ethanol. I've just cracked it open, so I may increase the score as I try it more. I have a Ballantine's Finest from either the 1970s or 80s and it's notably better. Same notes, but punchier, with a much better mouth-feel, more maltiness than grain, and no chemically finish. I'd give that one a 75.
It is an excellent value for money for those who want to enter the world of whiskey. It is not a complex whiskey, but the price is worth it.
Definitely a blended whisky for beginners. It's too watery, harsh, and boring for my taste.
Easy drinking, one of the best from famous blended scotch whiskies.
Good value for money.
0107-BALLANTINE'S FINEST BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKEY 40%. ... another item to drink with "something". In the "olden days" a synonym of prosperity and "good luck". Available in Pewex or imported from abroad. Today it doesn't make an impression, but this mirth has remained in the nation. In fact, an ironclad item at all parties. It tastes best with ice, cola and lemon. And let it stay that way, but I also encourage you to try "balusi" in the 12 yo version. The difference is colossal.
It surprised me, the taste isn't very pleasant but it has exotic notes which caught my attention.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 75 | 7-belo candy, citrus, vinegar, alcohol, sweet, vanilla, orange peel and a buttery texture. |
| Вкус | 70 | 7-belo candy, artificial sweetener, citrus, orange peel, tobacco, yeast, sour plum peel, cornflakes and vanilla. |
| Финиш | 69 | Very short, almost nonexistent, with citrus and sour plum peel notes. |
aroma: flatter, orchard fruit, jelly candies taste: none, somewhere terribly in the back, orchard fruit In principle, a good, neutral whisky for mixing, without any characteristics
+cola
Manque de goût.
Best of the standard blends. Better than JW or Grouse.
Budget whisky, young, boring, suitable for mixing but not for "tasting"
Fine.
нос 69 · вкус 70 · финиш 66
72/100
To drink with cola like most store blends in this price range.
Nice everyday whisky Fruity, honey and vanilla nothing spectacular.
Finest just the first drop of whisky that have ever touched my lips… Almost made me want to avoid all whisky. Disgusting
weak taste
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Every whiskey connoisseur has hugged her once. It is impossible to criticize, because she was often the first one. If she didn't freak out, it wasn't that bad.