A sophisticated blend of whiskies selected at their peak, honed into a drink that's the result of passion for the craft. A honey-sweet scotch whisky perfectly balanced with oak and vanilla notes. To select the exact recipe for Ballantine's 12 year old, Ballantine's master blender samples a lot of whiskies. So it's no wonder it's his favourite whisky when he's off the job. It's a blend for the patient drinker who can't wait to enjoy it again. Ballantine's 12 was made with a passion for whisky, for those with a passion for whisky.