Ben Nevis 21yo 1996
(52.8%, Various Independent Bottlers, Single & Single, Sherry cask, 500 Bts., 2018)
Average Score:
88
| Bottle Profile |
| Type | Scotch Single Malts (Disclosed Distilleries) |
| Distillery | Ben Nevis |
| Bottler | Various Independent Bottlers |
| Brand Name | Ben Nevis |
| Year Distilled | 1996 |
| Alcohol By Volume | 52.8% |
| Other Details | Single & Single, Sherry cask |
| Bottles | 500 |
| Issued | 2018 |
| Average Score | 88 |
| Maniac Ratings |
| Johannes van den Heuvel | 88 |
| Tasting Notes |
| Johannes van den Heuvel | Nose: A powerful sherried profile with all the classic traits; wood, raisins, lemon sweets and fruit cake.
Some dusty notes in the background that add to the complexity. A citrussy prickle in the top of the nose.
More late summer fruits after adding a few drops of water. Hint of honey. Over time the citrus grows stronger.
Taste: Very sippable at slightly over 50% ABV. Quite sweet with the faintest hint of smoke.
Undiluted, it starts off powerdul, softening up a lot after a second. A very long, succulant finish.
The palate benefits from a little water. No added complexity, but smoother with more pronounced tannins.
Score: 88 points - this benefits from breathing in the glass - and will brobably improve in an opened bottle. |
