Ben Nevis
Coire Leis
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- 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 bottling from Ben Nevis pays homage to a truly special place. The water used to make the whisky flows down the mountainside. Passing through the natural rock formation of Coire Leis, it makes its way to the distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis.
Matured in specially selected first fill bourbon and oak casks over time, this unique single malt represents a distillation of the elements. A tribute to the breath-taking location and water source for this bottling.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - A rich and warming character with toffee and honeyed vanilla, a light woody aroma finishing with barley sugar sweetness.
Taste - Initial notes of fresh pears and apricots. Followed by a malty sweetness and leading to a smooth, creamy and woody finish.
This bottling from Ben Nevis pays homage to a truly special place. The water used to make the whisky flows down the mountainside. Passing through the natural rock formation of Coire Leis, it makes its way to the distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis.
Matured in specially selected first fill bourbon and oak casks over time, this unique single malt represents a distillation of the elements. A tribute to the breath-taking location and water source for this bottling.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - A rich and warming character with toffee and honeyed vanilla, a light woody aroma finishing with barley sugar sweetness.
Taste - Initial notes of fresh pears and apricots. Followed by a malty sweetness and leading to a smooth, creamy and woody finish.
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