Name: Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Brand: Ben Nevis
Price: 83.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is characterised by Cooked Fruit, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Chocolate, Fresh Fruit notes. Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) matured in a Recioto della Valpolicella Italian red wine hogshead, marrying the distillery's bold malty minerality with rich, dark red fruit character. This rare Highland single malt, bottled by Alistair Walker for the Infrequent Flyers collection, yielded only 299 bottles.

Question 2

Is Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) has some sweetness (48/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is a good step up for beginners with some experience — not the easiest starting point, but very rewarding.

Question 5

Is Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) costs £83.99 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 58.7% ABV, Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) share a similar flavour profile (Dried Fruit, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) costs £65.84 vs £83.99 for Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 11

Is Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) similar to Famous Grouse Highland Decanter?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Famous Grouse Highland Decanter share a similar flavour profile (Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Famous Grouse Highland Decanter costs £99.99 vs £83.99 for Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker).

Question 12

How does Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) compare to Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) and Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 805913) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is complex and layered, while Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is known for Oily, Leathery, Honey notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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