Scott_E
Ben Nevis 10 Year
Single Malt — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed
March 2, 2018 (edited June 21, 2021)
One more sample on this Friday night to counter my previous one. This one sponsored by @Telex. This is another Distillery that is foreign to me. If it was not for a group like the tasting group I am fortunate to be a part of, I doubt I would ever sample a likes of a Ben Nevis.
The nose is fruity and sweet. Caramel apples, strawberries, vanilla, honey, black tea, orange wedge, confectionery sugar. Straight up fresh and lively.
Sugary sweet on arrival. Orange drink, white pepper, toffee. Semi-sweet bakers chocolate. Rough edges packaged in a light body.
It finishes as Welches white grape juice, clove, ginger root that is not long lasting but not overly short either.
This is a whisky that, though the underlying foundation is oranges, the sweetness and spice weave nicely through. The some youthful nature provides some spirit (no pun...). I do wonder, though, if given two to five more years, how much more improved could this be? This is one the cusp of something more, given time. All said, quite enjoyable. [87/100][Tasted: 3/2/18]
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