Ballantine's Finest vs Passport Scotch
Ballantine's Finest and Passport Scotch, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are whiskies: blended Scotch whisky, no age statement.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Different brands, same owner: Ballantine's and Passport both belong to Pernod Ricard.
- Both brands come from Scotland.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: dark chocolate.
- Only in Ballantine's Finest, honey and vanilla; only in Passport Scotch, pear, orange peel, toffee and dark caramel.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for honey and vanilla? Ballantine's Finest.
- Looking for pear, orange peel, toffee and dark caramel? Passport Scotch.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Ballantine's Finest Whisky · Scotland | Passport Scotch Whisky · Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Ballantine's | Passport |
| Brand owner | Pernod Ricard | Pernod Ricard |
| Brand origin | Scotland | Scotland |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Blended Scotch whisky | Blended Scotch whisky |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Coloring | Caramel | — |
| Serving | — | Neat, on the rocks or with a soft drink |
| Bottling | — | Brazil (Pernod Ricard); the whisky comes from Scotland |
| Grains | Malt and grain whiskies | — |
| Malts in the blend | Miltonduff and Glenburgie | Glen Keith (Speyside) |
| Ingredients | — | Scotch whisky (cereal and malt distillates with water); color (plain caramel). |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) | 221 kcal |
| Sweetness | 3 | 3 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 6 | 5.5 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | honey | peardark chocolateorange peeltoffee |
| Notes — mid-palate | dark chocolatevanilla | dark caramelraspberrysmoke |
| Notes — finish | vanilla | — |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Ballantine's Finest and Passport Scotch?
Both are whiskies: blended Scotch whisky, no age statement. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Different brands, same owner: Ballantine's and Passport both belong to Pernod Ricard. Both brands come from Scotland.
Which is stronger, Ballantine's Finest or Passport Scotch?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Ballantine's Finest and Passport Scotch made by the same company?
Yes. Different brands, same owner: Ballantine's and Passport both belong to Pernod Ricard.
Which is sweeter, Ballantine's Finest or Passport Scotch?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3 and 3, out of 10).
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