Ben Nevis Duncan Taylor Battlehill Cognac Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 9 Year Old · 2013 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber-gold with copper highlights and a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Rich and alluring, the aroma opens with orchard fruits—apricot, pear, and dried fig—woven with sultanas and honeyed vanilla. Toasted almond and warm oak frame a silky cognac-cask sweetness, while ribbons of cinnamon and clove lend spice. A subtle malted grain backbone grounds the profile, hinting at Ben Nevis’ character beneath the cognac finish.

Palate

Silky and velvety on the palate, with pear and apricot orchard fruit wrapped in vanilla, toffee and a touch of oak. The cognac cask finish brings lush raisin and dried fig, a grape-sweet sheen, subtle spice, almond and cocoa. Creamy mouthfeel yields a warm, lingering finish of spice and a hint of smoke.

Finish

Velvety and long, the finish carries a cognac-cask kiss with graceful finesse. Dried apricot, orange zest and vanilla unfurl over toasted oak, with subtle spice lingering on the palate. A warm, polished sweetness coats the mouth, gradually fading into refined oak elegance.