Ben Nevis 2005 18 YO (Cane and Grain)

12 Mar

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