Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Ben Nevis
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 45.5%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £339.95
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- Ben Nevis distilled this whisky in December 1998 and matured it for 26 years across refill hogshead and rum barrique, bottled by Master of Malt at cask strength. The rum finish introduces tropical and estery fruit notes alongside the Highland distillery's core of vibrant barley.
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Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1998 Single Cask - Masterpiece (Master of Malt) is a 26-year-old single malt from Ben Nevis (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 45.5% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — fresh fruit, vanilla, honey, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ben Nevis distilled this whisky in December 1998 and matured it for 26 years across refill hogshead and rum barrique, bottled by Master of Malt at cask strength. The rum finish introduces tropical and estery fruit notes alongside the Highland distillery's core of vibrant barley.
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