Ben Nevis 2012
Single malt Scotch whisky · 70cl
Distilled at the foot of the highest mountain in the British Isles, this is a fine example from the Ben Nevis distillery.
Tasting notes
- Pear
- Caramel
- Oak Spice
- Vanilla
- Toasted Cereal
Archive: sold out · Cask Nº 1487
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Ardmore 2009 is still in bottleWhy we chose this cask
Ben Nevis divides people and we like it for that. Eleven years is young for this distillery, but the cask has done the work: pear and caramel over an earthy edge that keeps it from being simple.
One cask, 307 bottles.
Who it is for
For the drinker who orders the amaro.
Sweet up front, earthy underneath, and young enough that you are still tasting the distillery rather than the cask.
Flavour profile
Tasting notes
Pale straw with green lights, with slow-forming legs.
Clean nose with fresh fruit, pear, and caramel nuances, underpinned by subtle woody notes.
Reflects the nose with a sweet and woody profile, hints of pear and caramel, and a touch of earthy oak.
- Pear
- Caramel
- Oak Spice
- Vanilla
- Toasted Cereal
The cask
Nº 1487
About Ben Nevis
HighlandFounded in 1825 at the foot of Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries. From its home in Fort William, it draws pure water from the Allt a' Mhuilinn burn to create a rich, full-bodied West Highland style, malty, waxy and edged with a gentle coastal smokiness. Most Ben Nevis spirit disappears into famous blends, so a single cask bottling like this offers a rare chance to taste the distillery's character in its purest, never-to-be-repeated form.
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One other Chronograph cask is in bottle today.
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Awards: Bronze Scottish Whisky Awards.
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