Old Ballantruan

In the middle of Speyside, a region known for gentle, unpeated malts, the Tomintoul distillery - built in 1964/65 - has produced a true outlier since 2005: Old Ballantruan, named after the same water source that supplies the distillery itself. With a peating level of a hefty 55 ppm phenol, this malt ventures into territory usually associated with Islay - a deliberate counterpoint to the mild, floral character of the Tomintoul malt made under the same roof. Since Angus Dundee Distillers took over the distillery in 2000, Old Ballantruan has established itself as an insider's tip for fans of intensely smoky Speyside whisky.

Old Ballantruan "The Peated Malt" 50% vol. 0,7l

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Natural Colour

Content: 0.7 Liter (€56.41 / 1 Liter)

Available, delivery time: 1-3 business days

€39.49

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Old Ballantruan 10 Year Old

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Content: 0.7 Liter (€79.99 / 1 Liter)

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€55.99 UVP: €69.90 (19.9% saved)

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Old Ballantruan 15 Year Old

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Content: 0.7 Liter (€135.70 / 1 Liter)

Available, delivery time: 3-6 business business days

€94.99 UVP: €99.99 (5% saved)

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Old Ballantruan 10 Jahre (Tomintoul) "The Peated Malt" 50%vol. Sample 0,04l

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Content: 0.04 Liter (€199.75 / 1 Liter)

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€7.99

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Why is there a heavily peated whisky in the middle of Speyside?

Tomintoul owner Angus Dundee Distillers deliberately wanted to create a contrast to the distillery's mild house style, releasing the intensely smoky Old Ballantruan at 55 ppm phenol in 2005 - a peating level that surpasses even some Islay whiskies.

Where does the name come from?

Old Ballantruan refers to the same water source that supplies the Tomintoul distillery's brewing water - a nod to regional origin despite the unusually smoky profile.

Flavour profile

Taste: Strong heather smoke, delicate floral notes, plus citrus and a malty, nutty sweetness - unfiltered and bottled at 50% ABV for full intensity.

Recommended enjoyment: Neat or with a drop of water to unlock the balance between smoke and sweetness - ideal for Islay fans looking for a Speyside contrast.

Start with Old Ballantruan 10 Year Old.

Facts and figures

Tomintoul distillery built 1964/65. Old Ballantruan launched as a peated special line in 2005. Peating level: 55 ppm phenol. Unchillfiltered, 50% ABV. Owned by Angus Dundee Distillers since 2000.