I have been sampling some Ben Nevis recently, following my wonderful experience with the new batch of the official 10 year old. This was a somewhat different but equally delightful dram. The nose presents TCP, warm tarmac, sweet paprika, Fisherman’s Friend and, surprisingly, turkey sausage. The palate is minty, spicy and sweet, with notes of baked oats and cured duck. The finish is remarkably long, with a low hum of spice and a rich malty undertone. Easy to drink at its bottled strength.
Ben Nevis 1996 18 Year Cask #10503 Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
4.00 Good
Whiskey Scotch Highlands 18 Year 50% ABV
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Nose: buttery shortbread, lilac, gummy bears and stone Taste: Currant, petrol, animal hide, slight meatiness Finish: fleeting, Christmas pudding
Delicious, spicy, caramel, medium finish
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