Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Ben Nevis
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.4%
- Age
- 17 years
- Price
- £199.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- Ben Nevis's 17-year-old single cask matured in refill bourbon from October 1996 to June 2014, bottled at cask strength 51.4% ABV. Only 34 bottles were released, capturing this Highland distillery's bold character in its purest form.
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Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 17-year-old single malt from Ben Nevis (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 51.4% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Ben Nevis's 17-year-old single cask matured in refill bourbon from October 1996 to June 2014, bottled at cask strength 51.4% ABV. Only 34 bottles were released, capturing this Highland distillery's bold character in its purest form.
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