George Ballantine, an entrepreneur who followed his own way to produce the whisky of best quality, started his grocery business in 1827. Produced in Scotland, the home of Scotch whisky, Ballantine’s has one of the most extensive range of blended Scotch.

During prohibition, we believe our bottles were designed to be square so that American salesmen could conceal a bottle or two in their briefcases without them rolling and rattling around should the inspectors come calling.