BEN NEVIS 1996 23 YO HUNTER LAING 50% - Second attempt - delicate, light sugary, citrus, moderate to high peppery 2.75 floral, citrus, pear, fruity, lemon peels - the initial sip is not impressive, but as it develops in the mouth, the true flavors begin to emerge 2.5 dry, citrus 2.5 2.5 Ben Nevis 1996 23YO HUNTER LAING 50% Apricot, slight pepper 3 Fruity, mango, citrus, tropical fruit, oily waxy, 3.5 Finish: Long lasting, non-peaty 3 3
Ben Nevis 1996 23 Year (Single Malts of Scotland)
Whiskey Scotch Highlands 23 Year 52.7% ABV
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Ben Nevis 1996 23 Year is exclusively released in the US by The Single Malts of Scotland. Distilled in 1996, it was aged for 23 years in a single sherry butt, yielding 405 bottles. It was bottled at 52.7% ABV and released in April 2020.
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Apricot and a hint of pepper. Fruity with mango, citrus, and tropical notes, plus an oily, waxy texture. The finish is long-lasting and not peaty.
A strong initial taste, with whispers of caramel. There are finer whiskeys available for the same cost.
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