Ben Nevis Single Malt Scotch Whisky
2010, 14 Years Old
2x Refill hogsheads / 417 bottles
51.3% ABV
Artwork by: KMG
Nose: Classic fruity and funky Ben. The nose has an industrial edge, akin to some white Jamaican rums. Some nettle, white chocolate, pencil shavings and Brie. with time brings out some spices.
Palate: Dark chocolate, plums, green apples, and some peach and pear. There is Good weight to the distillate, with some waxes and chalky minerality
Finish: long, fruity and funky (par for the course)
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know we have a deep love for Ben Nevis. It embodies a wonderfully idiosyncratic ‘old-school’ Highland style with a distinctive ‘funk’ that’s rare among modern distilleries. This release is no exception.
One cask had minimal wood influence, allowing the spirit to take centre stage. It showcased a minerality that bordered on briny, with the dunder-esque funk we’ve come to expect from Ben Nevis. In contrast, the second refill barrel offered much more wood influence, with a fruit-driven profile and less minerality.
We discovered that blending the two created a result greater than the sum of its parts. The combination brought fresh fruit notes together with a robust backbone of the industrial funk we love. Think of it as Bootsy Collins picking unripe strawberries—a funky, vibrant harmony.
Non-chill filtered and natural colour. This spirit may haze at low temperatures and under dilution.
