Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold reflections and mahogany hints.

Nose

Intense sun-warmed dried fruits—raisin, fig and sultana—unfold with polished almond and walnut notes. Rich sherry sweetness lingers over toasted spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—while a whisper of orange peel and dark chocolate lifts the aroma. The Ben Nevis character remains firm and elegant, cloaked in refined, velvety sherry richness.

Palate

Full, rounded and richly sherried, this palate unfolds with dried fruit notes of fig, prune and raisin, layered over toasted almond and hazelnut. Caramelized sugar, dark chocolate and a whisper of toffee add depth, while warming spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—linger. Ben Nevis’ muscular Highland character remains beneath a polished sherry glow, delivering a long, nutty, spice-driven finish with oak.

Finish

An enduring finish of dried fruit and toasted nuts, with warming spice lingering into cocoa, oak and a touch of leather as the warmth slowly fades to a polished, refined aftertaste.