57,1° (100° Proof)
Distillery : Ben Nevis - Highlands
Refill Oloroso Sherry Butts
Independent Bottling
By Signatory Vintage
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2023
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Heavily Peated
The 100 Proof range was launched at the beginning of 2024, with this heavily peated Ben Nevis, aged just 4 years to retain its ardour. The exact peat content has not been disclosed here, but in my humble opinion it is at least 40 ppm. This violence is softened by ageing in Oloroso Sherry Butts. The alcohol content has been reduced to the traditional 100° Proof, which guarantees great power. A total of 2988 bottles were produced.
Let's Taste It :
Beautiful peat, not as violent as all that, enticing, seductive, with a hint of sweetness, soft caramel and notes of iodine. Some spice adds a touch of madness. Bubble tea, iced coffee, crushed white grapes. A few drops of wax. Barley sugar, juicy mirabelle plums. Light dancing smoke. Mouth with a good dose of peat, it's malty, lemony, a bit cereal-like, then the pepper rises, quite strongly. Smooth liquorice, followed by a powerful, explosive, charcoal finish, melted dark chocolate, hazelnuts, cola, black radish. Some roots, perhaps ginger.
In Short,
No less than you'd expect, with a peat that's quite violent and present, but not overpowering. You'll find the Ben Nevis markers and the soothing influence of Sherry. It's very nice, I'd recommend buying it for any peat lover, it's still available on a few sites.
Score : 87
To Be Listened Whhile Sipping :
Stoned Jesus - I'm The Mountain
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