Ben Nevis Batch No.1 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Year Old · 2008 Vintage
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This is Batch 1 of the cask strength 10 year old, a whisky that has been matured in first fill Bourbon, Sherry and wine casks. With doubt surrounding the continued bottling of the standard 10 year old (46%) this may be your best chance to get a bottle from this popular Highland distillery.
Tasting notes supplied by Charles Maclean:
A lively and exotic expression of Ben Nevis.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Nose
A mild nose-feel in spite of it's strength; nose drying overall. A big rich complex aroma, with a top-note which combines fresh and dried fruit (bruised apple, glace cherries, dried figs, dates). An initial scent of fragrant aromatherapy oil in the middle of a base of planed hardwood. A splash of water increases the last, introduces a trace of gingersnap biscuits and dries the aroma further. Some butterscotch in the development.
Palate
A smooth texture and a slightly sweet taste, drying rapidly to a spicy finish, leaving a faint aftertaste of fondant. It benefits from reduction with water, but the profile remains similar, with the addition of a trace of matchbox striker, and now the spice combines Sichuan pepper with powdered ginger.