Ben Nevis The Single Malts of Scotland 1996 23 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ben Nevis 1996 ElD

Ben Nevis

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.4
★★★

8 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
51.3%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ben Nevis
Distillation Year
19.04.1996
Bottling Year
19.04.2019
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€186.10(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a dram just now 🥃. Colur is proper rich, like amber. Smel hits ya with sweet vanila n' a bit of smoke 🌫️. Taste is warm, spicy kick but smooth overal. Feels like sitting by the fire 🔥. Finish lingers abit, plesant enough. Reckon its a goodun for a Tuesday. Cheers mates 🍻.

2#2

Ooh, this one's got a real smoky vibe, kinda like a campfire. And there's a hint of honey sweetness, maybe some peppery notes too. 😋 Smooth on the way down, though. Really enjoyale.

3#3

Oh mate, this dram's a proper journey. 👃 First thing you get is a lovely hit of warm spices – think cinnamon and a bit of nutmeg. Then, as it opens up, there’s this rich, dark chocolate note coming through, 🍫 almost like a quality cocoa powder. Underneath it all, a gentle, smoky whisper, like embers on a bonfire. 🔥 On the palate, it’s surprisingly smooth for that initial spice. That chocolate morphs into a more creamy, dark fruit vibe – stewed plums or figs, maybe? There’s a subtle hint of vanilla sweetness holding it all together. The smoke is more integrated here, a friendly background guest rather than taking over. Finish is medium-long. That fruity sweetness lingers, then fades into a gentle, peppery warmth and a final breath of that lovely smoke. Quite morish, really. 👍

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