Ben Nevis 2005 18 YO (Cane and Grain)
Ben Nevis 2005 18 YO (Cane and Grain), 49.6%
Distilled 2005-12-20, initially matured in an undisclosed cask type, then finished in a single ex-PX sherry barrique (cask #4918). Bottled 2024 and limited to 256 bottles.
The Ben Nevis 2005 18 YO (Cane and Grain) will be available to buy in a few days in Norway, at NOK 3199 (19196501).
Nose: Slightly dry with warm sand and flint-like minerality. Mild fruitiness and subtle nutty notes. A gentle maltiness lingers in the background.
Taste: Full-bodied with a fizzy, slightly astringent quality. A mix of sweetness and rough edges - dirty sugar cubes and a rustic, unpolished feel.
Finish: Medium to long. The sweetness fades, giving way to nuttiness and more pronounced oakiness.
Comment: A fine dram.
Score 87/100
Slàinte!
-Thomas