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

Ben Nevis 1996 ElD

Ben Nevis

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.8
★★★½

19 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
23 years
ABV
48.9%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ben Nevis
Distillation Year
28.10.1996
Bottling Year
24.07.2020
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€230.33(2024-08-27)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram of this last night 🥃 Nose is propa nice, got that honey vibe nd some dried fruit. 🍯 Taste? Warm goin down, hint of vanilla nd spice but smooth aswell. Finish lingers... realy pleasant stuff. Makes you wanna chill by the fire 🔥 Proper good.

2#2

Alright, just poured a wee dram. 🥃 Nose is proper intense. Reminds me of damp wood and dried fruits. 🍇 On the palate... smoth, very smoth. Sweet vanilla hits first then that peppery kick. 🔥 Warms you right up from the inside. Finish lingers nicely, bit o salt maybe? 🌊 Definitly one to savour slowly. Cheers! 🍻

3#3

Right then, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is sweet, vanila and maybe some choclate? 🍫 Taste... warm and comforting. Like a fire side chat. 🔥 Bit of spice on the tongue, but gentle. Finish lingers lovely. Proper relaxing stuff. 🇬🇧 Cheers.

4#4

Nose is rich, raisiny – a proper fruitcake vibe 🍇 Palate’s got that oily, toffe’d feel, with a wee nutty edge & a whisper of woodsmoke 🔥 Finish? Clings on warm, spiced apple crumble & a hint of leather. Canny complex, mind... Might’ve oadded too much water on accident 😂 Slàinte! 🥃

5#5

Right so had a dram last night 🥃 First thing I noticed was this sweet kinda smell, like warm honey and baked apples? 👃 Took a sip and oh my – proper smooth going down. Got some vanilla and cinnamon vibes, maybe a bit of spice kick at the end 🔥 Honestly felt like sitting by a fireplace on a chilly night. That warmth just spreads through ya 🌡️ Finished with this lovely smoky note, like distant bonfires. Lasted ages too 👌 Gave me proper cozy feels, that! Might have to have another one tonight 🥰

6#6

Crikey, this whisky's got a right punchy smoke flavor, no? Almost like a bonfire in a bottle. 🥃 Fruity underneath, mind you, with some spicy bits that tickle the tongue. And that peatiness? Absolute belter. Makes you feel all warm inside. Bit strong sometimes, but overall, smashing drop for a chilly evening. 😊

7#7

Ooft, that's a proper autumn dram right there. 🍂 First whiff is all bonfire smoke, but then... honey? Like, actual runny honey on toast. And then a bit of black pepper at the back of the throat. Sneaky. Smooth as, though. Doesn't bite back. Just sort of... lingers. Warm and spiced, a bit like your nan's Christmas cake. Maybe a flick of orange zest in there somewhere? Yer da would approve. 👌

8#8

This one's got a real peaty smell, like a campfire on the moors. 🏕️ Taste-wise, it's smooth with a bit of honey and some woody notes. Proper warming, innit? 🥃

9#9

Just had a go at this whiskey – it's got a bangin' aroma! 🍂 Sweet and fruity, like dried apricots n' a hint of cinnamon. 👍 On the palate, it's smooth as, with a touch of vanilla that lingers. The finish is warm n' lovelly, really coats the mouth. 🥃 Cheers, mate! 😊 Sometimes, you get a bit of oakiness, but it's all balanced out. Proprly enjoyed it. 💬

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