BEN NEVIS 1996 23 YO HUNTER LAING 50% -2nd try- delicate, light sugary, citrus, mid to high peppery 2.75 floral, citrus, pear, fruity, lemon peels - the first taste is not impressive but as you break it down in your mouth the true flavors starts to standout 2.5 dry, citrus 2.5 2.5 Ben Nevis 1996 23YO HUNTER LAING 50% Apricot, slight pepper 3 Fruity, mango, citrus, tropical fruit, oily waxy, 3.5 Finish: Long sustain, non peaty 3 3
3.93
About this bottle
Ben Nevis 1996 23 Year is a US exclusive release from The Single Malts of Scotland. Distilled in 1996, it matured for 23 years in a single sherry butt which yielded 405 bottles. Bottled at 52.7% ABV. Released April 2020.
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WhiskMyWhisky
2.5
WhiskMyWhisky
3.0
Ben Nevis 1996 23YO hunter laing 50% Apricot, slight pepper 3 Fruity, mango, citrus, tropical fruit, oily waxy, 3.5 Finish: Long sustain, non peaty 3
abeisr
3.8
Sharp bite, hints of caramel. Better whiskeys at the price level.
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