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Ben Nevis 1995 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

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Ben Nevis

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
22 years
ABV
52.9%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ben Nevis
Distillation Year
10.1995
Bottling Year
03.2018
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Lowest Price:€499.00(2024-02-28)

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Ben Nevis Distillery, established in 1825 by Long John MacDonald, stands as one of Scotland's most historically significant whisky producers. Located at the foot of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak, it uniquely sources water filtered through ancient peat bogs and granite for over a century, creating an unparalleled mineral profile. As one of only three Highland distilleries licensed immediately after the 1823 Excise Act, it pioneered legal whisky production in the region. The distillery holds a revered place in Japanese whisky history: Taketsuru Masataka, the father of Japanese whisky, apprenticed here in the 1920s, finding its robust character aligned with his vision. His Scottish wife Rita Taketsuru (née Macdonald) was ironically a descendant of the distillery's founding family. In 1989, Nikka Whisky acquired Ben Nevis, fulfilling Taketsuru's long-held admiration. Ben Nevis distinguishes itself through uncompromising traditional methods: no caramel coloring, no chill filtration, and uniquely in Scotland, fermentation using beer yeast. This creates a full-bodied spirit with intense stone fruit, orange marmalade, and dark chocolate notes, developing characteristic leather and tobacco complexity with age. The distillery employs traditional worm tub condensers and direct fire heating on some stills, preserving historic character. Production is split: approximately 30% of new make spirit ships directly to Japan for maturation in Nikka's warehouses, while the remainder ages on-site for Ben Nevis's scarce official bottlings. Due to severe stock shortages, age statements are deliberately understated—8-year-old releases contain 8-14 year whisky, 10-year-olds contain 12-15 year, and 15-year-olds contain 17+ year spirit. This makes authentic OB expressions exceptionally rare compared to numerous independent bottlings, positioning Ben Nevis as a cult favorite among connoisseurs seeking unadulterated, traditional Highland single malt.
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Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
NutsNuts
PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2321

Whiskyspace Notes 2321

Jul 5, 2026, 17:01:14

这威士忌琥珀色,有旧 armagnac 的甜,混 miso 的咸,还有覆盆子酒香,像 liqueur 填充的巧克力。后味像湿润烟斗烟,带姜,尾韵超长,几乎完美了。

Whiskyspace Notes 2190

Whiskyspace Notes 2190

Jun 28, 2026, 11:22:12

Just poured a dram that instantly pulled me to the misty Ben Nevis slopes – a cool menthol breeze meets ripe black cherries, then the sherry cask brings marmalade and a liqueur‑filled chocolate swirl. Underneath there’s a curious note of rancio wine and a dash of soy sauce, while the heavy malt and a hint of ginger linger like a Bovril‑kissed cracker. Feels proper Bordering perfection, really. ☕🍫

Whiskyspace Notes 2130

Whiskyspace Notes 2130

Jun 27, 2026, 14:16:41

This dram’s amber glow catches the light, and the nose is all about old Armagnac and chocolate—like liqueur-filled chocolate left out too long, with a whisper of menthol and soy sauce. The palate hits heavy malt and sherry cask sweetness, almost bordering perfection, but there’s a buried note of rancio wine and cassis jelly that keeps it interesting. Ginger and coffee toffee dance through, while heavy malt lingers like a Gran Reservas sherry cask stave. The finish is long, with that rich, earthy pumpernickel depth and a hint of liquorice. Not sure what to make of the miso and tonic water undertones, but it’s a proper complex sip. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2071

Whiskyspace Notes 2071

Jun 26, 2026, 15:58:42

Just had a dram that reminded me of a sherry cask soaked in old Armagnac, with notes of black cherries and a hint of marmalade on the nose. The palate brings liqueur‑filled chocolate, wonderful chocolate and a touch of coffee toffee, plus a whisper of ginger and tonic water. There’s a deep, almost buried soy‑savory miso undertone, like a splash of glutamate, and a finish that lingers long, amber‑toned, with whispers of moist pipe tobacco and liquorice. Feels a bit like biting into pumpernickel spread with Bovril, then a sip of Raspberry eau‑de‑vie. OB-ish vibes, definitely a long finish. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1874

Whiskyspace Notes 1874

Jun 23, 2026, 22:28:47

This dram’s got a proper amber glow, like honey caught in sunlight. First thing that hits is this rich sherry cask sweetness, all dried fruit and black cherries, then this deep chocolate note sneaks in, almost like a liqueur-filled chocolate but more refined. There’s a hint of raspberry eau-de-vie dancing around the edges, bright and boozy. The malt’s heavy, but it’s balanced by something savory—a touch of miso or Bovril, maybe? Like a fancy sandwich filling you can’t quite place. It’s got this weirdly brilliant coffee toffee thing going on, and the finish is endless, like supra-sherried Macs left open too long. A bit of ginger spice tingles at the back, and I’m getting old Armagnac vibes, all nutty and oxidised. The texture’s silky, bordering on perfection, but there’s a buried earthiness too, like pumpernickel soaked in soy sauce. Honestly, it’s like someone bottled a midnight snack from a Gran Reservas cellar. 🥃✨

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