{"id":18574,"date":"2016-11-16T11:54:07","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T11:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=18574"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:32:51","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:32:51","slug":"ballantines-unveils-second-21yo-signature-oak-edition-duty-free-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/ballantines-unveils-second-21yo-signature-oak-edition-duty-free-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballantine’s unveils its second 21yo Signature Oak edition as duty-free exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ballantine\u2019s has unveiled a new 21 Year Old American Oak expression, the second edition in its travel retail exclusive Signature Oak blended Scotch range.<\/p>\n

A follow-up to the first expression released in 2015, the latest launch is described as a \u201cdistinct and creamy\u201d, \u201cexceptionally smooth prestige whisky\u201d that focuses on the vanilla characteristic of American oak.<\/p>\n

\u201cBallantine\u2019s 21 Year Old American Oak is the ultimate expression of American Oak cask influence,\u201d said Sandy Hyslop, Ballantine\u2019s Master Blender.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe use only rare and exquisite whiskies and nose each cask to ensure a balance between wood and whisky that results in a distinguished blend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given nosing and tasting notes include ripe peach, cre\u0300me bru\u0302le\u0301e, oaky vanilla, chocolate orange, fudge and ginger spice.<\/p>\n

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Positioned to tap into the gifting market, the second edition Ballantine\u2019s 21 Year Old American Oak will be the subject of a promotional display\u00a0at South Korea\u2019s Incheon<\/a> and Jeju<\/a> International Airports throughout November and December.<\/p>\n

The activation will feature an interactive tasting table featuring 21 rings \u2013 reminiscent of the rings of an American oak tree growing over time \u2013 over which shoppers can pass a glass to discover tasting notes, and watch a film detailing the whisky\u2019s maturation.<\/p>\n

Ballantine\u2019s 21 Year Old American Oak is bottled at 40% abv. It is available in travel retail now, priced at US$143 for a 70cl bottle.<\/p>\n

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