Distillery
Ben Nevis is a Scottish distillery in the Highlands, near Fort William, founded in 1825 by John Macdonald. The name refers to the highest mountain in Scotland. Ripe fruit notes, oiliness and complexity are typical for whiskey. The distillery was closed several times during the 20th century (1978-1981, 1984-1989). In 1989, it was bought by the Nikka company, which uses the distillate for its whiskey. The basic line consists of Ben Nevis 10 Year Old and various bottlings without age indication, also available from independent bottling companies.
Bottle
Ben Nevis 1992 is a single malt whisky, distilled in September 1992 at the Ben Nevis Distillery and bottled by independent bottler The Clydesdale Original in July 2008. The whisky was matured for 15 years in sherry cask No. 0350/2626 and was bottled without chill filtration or added coloring, preserving its authentic character.
Nose: Intense and rich, with notes of dark dried fruits such as raisins and figs, complemented by hints of caramel, chocolate, and subtle spices from the oak cask.Taste: Strong and expressive, with flavors of sherry, dark fruit, spice, and dark chocolate. The intense sweetness is well-balanced by the woody and spicy notes from the long aging in sherry casks.<Finish: Finish: Long and rich, with lingering notes of dried fruit, caramel, and subtle spice.
The bottle is one of only 306 produced, making it a sought-after item among whisky collectors.
