Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
- Distillery
- Ben Nevis
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.7%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £299.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey, Leathery, Nutty
- Description
- Ben Nevis's 26-year-old single malt, distilled in 1996 and bottled by Forgotten Gems, represents rare maturity from a Highlands distillery. The extended aging in wood develops honey, dried orchard fruit, and soft oak with a creamy texture and lingering finish. Only 48 bottles exist. A collector's find for those seeking mature Highland character from a distillery with limited official releases.
Similar bottles to Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Ghost & Rare Glenury Royal — Johnnie Walker, £399, 5.0★ · Sherried, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s — Barton Brands, £180, 5.0★ · Toasted, Vanilla, Tobacco, Honey
- Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask — Tomintoul, £223.7, 5.0★ · Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Dried Fruit
Different style alternatives to Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts — Teaninich, £344.14, 5.0★ · Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract, Vegetative
- Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) — Talisker, £299, 5.0★ · Smokey, Kippery, Medicinal, Oily
- Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 15 (2017 Release) — Springbank, £299, 5.0★ · Sherried, Chocolate, Smokey, Tobacco
Community score
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Ben Nevis 26 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is a 26-year-old single malt from Ben Nevis (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 53.7% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, dried fruit, honey, leathery. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ben Nevis's 26-year-old single malt, distilled in 1996 and bottled by Forgotten Gems, represents rare maturity from a Highlands distillery. The extended aging in wood develops honey, dried orchard fruit, and soft oak with a creamy texture and lingering finish. Only 48 bottles exist. A collector's find for those seeking mature Highland character from a distillery with limited official releases.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers