Who owns Ballantines?
Ballantines is a brand of blended Scotch whisky owned by the French drinks group Pernod Ricard.
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Ballantine’s enjoys a huge global following and remains one of the best-known names in blended Scotch whisky. If it can sometimes feel less celebrated in the UK than abroad, that says more about the competitiveness of the domestic market than about the quality of the whisky itself. Ballantine’s is today presented by Pernod Ricard as the number one Scotch whisky in Europe, and its broad international success reflects the consistency and accessibility that have long defined the brand.
From the dependable easy-drinking style of Ballantine’s Finest through to older and more luxurious expressions, the range shows just how versatile blended Scotch can be. The house style is typically smooth, balanced and approachable, built from a combination of malt and grain whiskies drawn from several of Scotland’s best-known whisky regions. That balance has helped Ballantine’s remain one of the enduring standard-bearers of the category.