Ben Nevis 2017 Artist Collective N°7.1 7 yo

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Ben Nevis - Highlands 

2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts  

Independent Bottling 

By Signatory Vintage 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Almost Unpeated

 

 

 

The first in the list of the new Batch from the Artist Collective range is a 7 year old Ben Nevis matured in two Butts of 2nd Fill Oloroso Sherry. This gives a total of 1765 bottles.

Let's Taste It : 

Nice typicity of the distillery, candied mirabelle plums, light limestone and crushed almonds. A hint of Sherry adds fruitiness and sweetness, with raspberries, peaches and plantains. Orange zest, runny caramel, walnut cookies. Pleasant palate, light minerality and coconut milk, rice cake, rosewater, very light spices. Well-crafted, oily finish, fruity honey, exotic fruits, papaya, a trace of mango, brown sugar, cola, hazelnuts. Milk chocolate.

 

In Short, 

Despite the low alcohol content, the magic happens. There's always something more with this distillery. Here, the Sherry is light and only enhances the distillate's endearing characteristics, the notes of exotic fruit, honey and nuts. The whole is a success, and at an almost acceptable price. As a cask strength, it would be a must-have.

Score : 87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Dear Robin - Kingdom of Hope