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Ben Nevis Cask Strength Collection 1991 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ben Nevis 1991 SV

Ben Nevis

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
26 years
ABV
57.3%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Ben Nevis
Distillation Year
05.07.1991
Bottling Year
30.11.2017
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Lowest Price:€388.90(2024-08-30)

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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 2363

Whiskyspace Notes 2363

Jul 7, 2026, 00:37:47

酒色pale gold,入口酸甜混搭,像Madeira,还有旧甜酒变干后的味道。有walnut wine的香气,带点salty和dirtier的调。后来softer chilli出来,像old-school Ben Nevis,leather和balsamico混着,然后cigars的烟草味,有点waxy和waxes的质感。余味long,有sweet mustard和ham,还有tobacco-y notes,冷bouillon感。整体gentler但很punch,像very excellent Ben Nevis,不过入口less immaculate,更多是醇厚和复杂感。

Whiskyspace Notes 2247

Whiskyspace Notes 2247

Jul 3, 2026, 16:13:04

Had a dram earlier, older vintage feel with a whiff of cigars and salt barging in like a seaside breeze. Sweet Madeira notes slip in, then a softer chilli warmth, gentler on the palate. Touch of shoe‑polishy moss, a hint of unwanted cardboard that fades fast, then rich chocolate and waxy texture. A little mead honey, meaty undertone, pine smoke lingering. The finish is rather long, salty and a bit dirtier side, like old sweet wine that went dry. Overall a complex, satisfying sip. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2163

Whiskyspace Notes 2163

Jun 28, 2026, 01:58:29

This one’s got a proper old-school feel, like something from a dusty bottle tucked away for years. First sip hits with a sour-sweet kick, almost like biting into a walnut cake that’s seen better days. There’s a hint of Madeira, that sweet wine that’s gone dry, and it’s wrapped in this smoky pine forest vibe, like walking through moss after a bonfire. The tobacco notes are strong, cigar smoke clinging to your jacket, but then there’s this weird plasticine thing in the background, maybe from the casks. Salt barges in outta nowhere, making me think of cold bouillon or a seaside breeze. It’s got a lot of punch, meaty and gamey, with a touch of curry spice that’s not too harsh. The finish is rather long, leather and shoe-polishy lingering on the tongue, and I swear I caught a whisper of Szechuan pepper. Chocolate and coffee come through later, smooth and waxy, while the older vintage gives it some depth. Not your everyday dram, but it’s got character, like a well-loved armchair that’s seen a few winters.

Whiskyspace Notes 2050

Whiskyspace Notes 2050

Jun 26, 2026, 02:25:37

First sip hits me with a sour/sweet arrival, kinda like an old sweet wine that went dry, a whisper of balsamico and a faint leather note 😌 Then the palate opens up – a bit of waxy, waxes and oils, a touch of shoe‑polishy dirtier side, and a pale gold glow in the glass. Mid‑taste brings in some tobacco‑y notes, a hint of walnut wine and chocolate, plus a sneaky Szechuan pepper kick that tingles the tongue. Finish leans gentle, with pine smoke, a salty edge, and a lingering curry spice, like a cigar left on a Madeira barrel. Globally on cigars, yeah – it’s got that warm, smoky hug without being too “immediately immaculate”. 🥃👌

Whiskyspace Notes 1970

Whiskyspace Notes 1970

Jun 24, 2026, 14:18:32

First hit’s all honeyed mead and chocolate, then bam—salt crashes in like an uninvited guest. There’s a whiff of old cigars and waxy leather, bit of ham and curry lurking in the background. Long finish, bit dirty, like a sweet wine that’s turned a bit dry. Not polished, but it’s got punch.

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