Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1996 (Vintage Bottlers)
- Distillery
- Ben Nevis
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.1%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £401.99
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Ben Nevis matured for 26 years in a hogshead between 1996 and 2022, independently bottled by Vintage Bottlers without colour or chill filtration. A rare release of 252 bottles from this Highland distillery.
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Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1996 (Vintage Bottlers) is a 26-year-old single malt from Ben Nevis (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 47.1% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, old wood, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ben Nevis matured for 26 years in a hogshead between 1996 and 2022, independently bottled by Vintage Bottlers without colour or chill filtration. A rare release of 252 bottles from this Highland distillery.
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