HONEYED, WELL BALANCED AND CREAMY Ballantine's 12 Year Old is a rich, smooth and complex whisky, blended from specially selected single malt and grain whiskies. Nose: Honey sweetness with a complex balance of oak and vanilla aromas. Taste: Complex honey and floral flavours with a creamy oak sweetness in perfect balance. Body: Creamy. Character: Honeyed, balanced and creamy. Color: Bright honey gold. Finish: Refreshing, long and sweet.