Jose-Massu-Espinel
Ben Nevis 10 Year
Single Malt — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed
April 12, 2020 (edited March 20, 2021)
A very almondy and young malt, with a 46%abv strength that i think could have spent a little two more years in a cask for a better offering.
On the nose, Almonds, Chesnuts, some citrus notes coming up; First time i get this: cough syrup medicine made up from honey mixed with lemon. Here in Ecuador taxi drivers have this lemon car freshener, this is just like this. Caramel aromas develop after first sip. There is a bitter like aroma.
On the palate, way too underdeveloped. Spicy mild. Burnt oak. Has character but it is mostly oaky spice. Cereal. Very bitter.
Aftertaste is the best part without been anything to die for. Burnt hay with a slight smokey and honey note.
Overall i give this dram a 68 over 100.
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