Ben Nevis 12 Year Old 2012 (2025 release) - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
- Distillery
- Ben Nevis
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £90.95
- Tasting notes
- Citric, Oily, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Smokey
- Description
- Ben Nevis's 2025 Decadent Drams release showcases pure bourbon cask character from a single first-fill hogshead, offering lemon curd, olive oil, sweet cereals, and gentle herbal warmth in classic West Highland style. This 12-year-old from the 2012 vintage is waxy, oily, and rugged, bottled at 53% ABV with only 287 bottles released.
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Ben Nevis 12 Year Old 2012 (2025 release) - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is a 12-year-old single malt from Ben Nevis (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 53% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, richly sweet and fruity character — citric, oily, vanilla, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Ben Nevis's 2025 Decadent Drams release showcases pure bourbon cask character from a single first-fill hogshead, offering lemon curd, olive oil, sweet cereals, and gentle herbal warmth in classic West Highland style. This 12-year-old from the 2012 vintage is waxy, oily, and rugged, bottled at 53% ABV with only 287 bottles released.
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