Ben Nevis The Presidents Cask # 2 Whisky 23 Year Old · 1990 Vintage
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A commerative single cask bottling of Ben Nevis. Distilled in 1990 and aged for 23 years in a fresh Bourbon Hogshead. This was released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nikka's ownership of the distillery
The distillery was brought back into production in September 1990. The first filling from this new production coincided with the official re-opening of production on 28th September 1990. Mr. H. Yamashita was present and purchased Cask No. 2 from that filling. He went on to become President of the Nikka Company, retiring from that position in 2012, and subsequently gifted this cask to the distillery. A total of 227 bottles, at cask strength with 56.4% ABV, were filled from this unique cask. Each bottle was hand numbered and bears the signature of the Managing Director. An extraordinary Ben Nevis for collectors and connoisseurs.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Deep amber with burnished gold and coppery highlights.
Nose
Fresh bourbon vanilla and creamy toffee rise from the glass, pairing with orchard fruit and bright orange zest. Layered with caramel, toasted oak, and a whisper of spice, the aroma carries refined, velvety sweetness with hints of leather and parchment.
Palate
On the palate this Ben Nevis unfurls with a rich, velvety sheet of vanilla, toffee and honey, buoyed by tropical fruit notes. Fresh bourbon cask influence adds creamy oak, citrus zest and spice—vanilla, clove and cinnamon—balanced by a bright warmth. Full-bodied and oil-rich, the finish is long, peppery and oak-driven, fading to a lingering bourbon sweetness.
Finish
Long, warm finish dominated by bourbon vanilla, toasted oak and caramel, with a gentle spice fade. Subtle citrus zest and dried fruit linger, their sweetness threading through the robust cask strength to leave a refined, enduring warmth.
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