[Today's New Release] "Ballantine's 40 Year The Moment" Arrives in Korea... Pernod Ricard Limited to 10 Bottles

The Third Chapter of the "Ballantine's 40 Year Masterclass Collection"

Pernod Ricard Korea, the Korean subsidiary of the global spirits company Pernod Ricard Group, announced on November 19 that its modern classic Scotch whisky brand Ballantine's will launch the third chapter, "The Moment," of the "Ballantine's 40 Year Masterclass Collection" in Korea.

The "Ballantine's 40 Year Masterclass Collection" is an ultra-premium limited edition series crafted by current Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, inspired by the five traditional core techniques of whisky making. The collection is based on whisky matured and carefully selected by the late former Master Blender Jack Gowdie during his lifetime. Released in a total of five chapters, each edition features a unique story every year and is blended just once using whisky aged for at least 40 years, with only 108 bottles produced worldwide.

The previously released chapters, "The Remembering" and "The Waiting," were sold out in Korea.

Ballantine's 40-Year Masterclass Collection The Moment. Pernod Ricard Korea

For this release, Sandy Hyslop selected whisky from the Miltonduff Distillery, one of the key malts that defines Ballantine's signature style and flavor profile. Unlike Glenburgie, which is well-known as a Ballantine's single malt, Miltonduff offers a different style, showcasing the bright and elegant character unique to the Ballantine's blend. The whisky opens with ripe fruit aromas such as caramelized apple and zesty orange, followed by layers of smooth vanilla custard, soft fudge, and premium milk chocolate. The sweet and creamy texture is complemented by a lingering, gentle warmth of subtle spices on the palate. Notably, this edition is presented at cask strength, undiluted with water, allowing enthusiasts to experience the full depth of maturation and the whisky's original character.

The bottle containing "The Moment" blend is housed in a handcrafted wooden cabinet. On the back of the bottle, a 3D paper artwork by Scottish artist Kyla McCallum, renowned worldwide for her paper sculpture art, has been added. Only 10 bottles of this edition will be available in Korea, aiming to captivate the hearts of whisky enthusiasts and collectors.

Miguel Pascal, Chief Marketing Officer of Pernod Ricard Korea, stated, "'The Moment' is a symbolic edition that captures the essence of blending at the precise moment, and it will be a monumental creation that reaffirms the ultimate value of Ballantine's 40 Year. Building on previous successes, this chapter has already generated high expectations among discerning whisky enthusiasts and collectors even before its release, and we expect it will once again offer them a unique source of inspiration and value."

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