Ballantine's 12 positions as a mid-range blended Scotch and consistently delivers complexity that rivals or exceeds several competitors at the same tier

but Casa Noble Anejo is aged for two years — twice as long — resulting in a deeper oak profile and higher price point

and green apple before transitioning into peppery spice

USA  |  Style: Spiced Rum  |  Producer: Luxco

with the light rum base staying quietly in the background rather than asserting traditional rum characteristics

Koval Single Barrel Rye 750ML single-malt-whisky Ballantine's 12 positions as aKoval Single Barrel Rye 750ML is a 100% organic rye whiskey from Chicago, Illinois, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Scoring 91 points from Wine Enthusiast and 92 points from The Whiskey Wash, this single barrel expression stands apart from the American rye category by using a pure rye mashbill no corn, barley, or wheat and a heart cut distillation method that captures only the cleanest middle portion of each run. Quick Facts: ABV: 40%