Ben Nevis
10 Years Old
- 46
- 10 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Ben Nevis Distillery, located at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain in Fort William, was founded in 1825 by "Long John" McDonald. In 1878, a second distillery, Nevis, was built on the same site. The two operated independently until 1908 when they merged under the Ben Nevis name. The distillery saw various ownership changes throughout the 20th century. In 1989, the Japanese company Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd. acquired it,...
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Ben Nevis Distillery, located at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain in Fort William, was founded in 1825 by "Long John" McDonald. In 1878, a second distillery, Nevis, was built on the same site. The two operated independently until 1908 when they merged under the Ben Nevis name. The distillery saw various ownership changes throughout the 20th century. In 1989, the Japanese company Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd. acquired it, and they still at the helm today.
This is the Ben Nevis 10 Year Old, their classic bottling. A great introduction to the distillery's style of whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Abundance of character on the nose with floral, fragrant, honey, citrus fruits of orange and beeswax with elements of toffee and vanilla aromas.
Taste - Initial spicy notes lead to energy of cereal flavours. Smooth creaminess of dark chocolate invites you to sample another drop.
This is the Ben Nevis 10 Year Old, their classic bottling. A great introduction to the distillery's style of whisky.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Abundance of character on the nose with floral, fragrant, honey, citrus fruits of orange and beeswax with elements of toffee and vanilla aromas.
Taste - Initial spicy notes lead to energy of cereal flavours. Smooth creaminess of dark chocolate invites you to sample another drop.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig