Ben Nevis Single Port Cask Whisky 21 Year Old · 1990 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a ruby-tinged mahogany core, a warm, glossy hue that hints at port-cask richness.

Nose

Opulent nose of ripe red fruit, plum and blackberry, perfumed by port-cask influence. Dried fig and raisin mingle with cocoa, toffee and dark chocolate, while cinnamon, clove and toasted oak frame a luxurious, velvety sweetness. A refined whiskey aroma with a hint of leather and subtle spice.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, this Ben Nevis carries rich port influence—ripe cherry, fig and raisin fruit cloaked in velvety oak. Dark chocolate, toffee and spice mingle with hints of licorice, while polished tannins lend structure. A warm, lingering finish threads sweetness with cocoa and a hint of alcohol warmth.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish glides with port-enhanced sweetness—raisin, fig and cherry evolving into dark chocolate and cocoa. Spices bloom—clove and cinnamon—while the oak provides a warm, resinous tail that slowly fades to a refined, dry ember.