Ben Nevis Batch No.1 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Year Old · 2008 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-bronze depth and a warm honey-gold edge, touched by a subtle ruby glow.

Nose

An intriguingly mild yet powerful aroma, drying and rich. A big, complex profile opens with a top-note of fresh and dried fruit—bruised apple, glace cherries, dried figs and dates. In the middle, fragrant aromatherapy oils rest on a base of planed hardwood. A splash of water tightens the finish, revealing a trace of ginger snaps and drying the aroma further, with a hint of butterscotch developing.

Palate

Silky on the palate with a gentle sweetness that dries rapidly to a spicy, drying finish and a faint fondant aftertaste. Water opens the profile further, revealing a trace of matchbox striker and a halo of Sichuan pepper intertwined with powdered ginger.

Finish

A drying, spicy finish that lingers with a warming bite, leaving a delicate fondant echo on the palate.