Ballantine's FinestBlended from more than 50 single malts (with particular emphasis on Miltonduff and Glenburgie) as well as 4 single grain whiskies. Ballantine's Finest is a smooth, satisfyingly modern blend, now picking up serious momentum in overseas markets under owners Chivas Brothers.

Carignan and Cinsault from vineyards near the Bekaa Valley villages of Aana and Kefraya

which has held fine port wines

the master distiller at Midleton Distillery

and malted barley from Muir of Ord

and run for cover

within the towns of Pouilly sur Loire

mahogany color along with an aroma of citrus

Eloquent and gentle

Macallan Rare Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky showcases two of Macallan's most fundamental pillars: natural color and sherry oak casks

bordering on goldenrod

This sweetness dissipates into dried licks of cedar-tinged lead pencil shavings

Less sweet than some other readily available blends