Ben Nevis – Chapter 7 Single Cask #543 2013 8 year old Whisky

Built in 1825 Ben Nevis has had many owners. Joseph Hobbs, a spirits smuggler during prohibition, owned the distillery from 1951 to 1981. The distillery is now owned by Asahi Group and one-third of its new make is going into Nikka blends. Ben Nevis has become a victim of its own success with great releases from Indie bottlers. Chapter 7’s Highland 19 YO Small Batch has won Whiskies of the
World Gold Medal in San Francisco back in 2017. Now, unfortunately Ben Nevis casks are becoming a rare find. This 8 years old bourbon barrel is a great example of what this distillery can deliver at a younger age.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Candlewax, hazelnuts, cardamom and Thai basil.

Palate: Vanilla, Williams pears and mezcal.

Finish: Long and memorable with dark roasted almonds, earthiness and lemon curd.