Blended whisky giant Ballantine’s has joined forces with lifestyle golf brand Malbon to drop two exclusive, limited-edition bottles tailored for the South Korean market.
The bottles are released as part of the brand’s ‘Time Well Spent at the 19th Hole’ campaign, and will include two whiskies: A 17- and 21-year-old, alongside a limited Ballantine’s x Malbon capsule clothing collection.
The brands note that South Korea is at the forefront of a shifting golf culture, driven by a new generation that is completely redefining how the sport is played and experienced.
The 21 Year Old is promised to be ‘a rich and fruity’ expression, produced with a higher than normal proportion of the Glentauchers single malt, and will be available exclusively in Korea’s travel retail sector starting in mid-June.
The collection will take center stage across all departure and arrival duty-free shops at Incheon, Gimpo, and Gimhae Airports. Travel shoppers can also look forward to an eye-catching pop-up store at Jeju Domestic Airport, alongside listings at downtown Jeju's JTO duty-free store.
On the other hand, the 17-year-old blend will have a high proportion of Glenburgie 17-year-old single malt, and will be released exclusively for the South Korean domestic market.
The focal point of both releases is Malbon’s signature Buckets logo and contemporary visuals.
Alongside the two whiskies, the Ballantine’s x Malbon collaboration features a limited-edition apparel and accessory collection. The lineup showcases custom prints inspired by Scotland’s heritage, but completely reimagined with a contemporary, streetwear-forward twist.
This partnership builds on Ballantine’s deep-rooted connection to golf, which dates back to 1960 and the inaugural Ballantine’s Tournament at the UK’s Wentworth Club. Over the decades, the whisky brand has solidified its place in the sport by sponsoring major professional tournaments, including the European Tour, the Ballantine’s Championship in Asia, and the historic Scottish Open.
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