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Ben Nevis 1996 23 Year (Single Malts of Scotland)
Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis 1996 23 Year (Single Malts of Scotland)

Whiskey Single Malt Highlands 23 Year 52.7% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector
3 reviews raw average 3.25
89 critic score out of 100

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.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Fruity 65
Briny 60
Sweet 60
Spicy 50
Rich 45
Tart 25
Oily 15

Reviews

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WhiskMyWhisky 2.5

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

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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