Ben Nevis 2015 100 Proof Edition #5 8 yo

 

 

 

57,1° (100° Proof)

Distillery : Ben Nevis - Highlands

1st and 2d Fill Oloroso Sherry Casks 

Independent Bottling 

By Signatory Vintage

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Almost Unpeated

 

 

 

This is the second Ben Nevis in the 100 Proof range launched by Signatory earlier this year. The first was heavily peated and the Sherry casks were refill; this one is barely peated, and the Sherry casks are more prominent.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Damp leather, red fruit, quince jam, prunes, smoky wood, cinnamon, viandox, tannins. Behind, fruity freshness, sparkling mirabelle plum, a drop of honey. Fruit pastes. Melting caramel. Alcohol averagely integrated. On the palate, lots of spice, liqueur-like raspberry, chilli, mustard, red pepper, steak juice. Very powerful finish, quite long, wood juice, spongy bark, cola, elderberry, raw chestnuts. Hazelnuts and chocolate. A hint of vanilla. Vegetal touches.

 

In Short, 

I found the Sherry too powerful and the wood had worked too much. The result is quite dirty and deep, which is good, but also unbalanced and very woody, which I liked less. On the palate, it's good, but very spicy. The finish makes up for all that, being intense, long and beautiful. The result is an uneven whisky, with some fine qualities but also many flaws. I didn't find any of the identity of this distillery, which I like very much. Nevertheless, it is more to the liking of enthusiasts, for its power and intensity. Personally, I'm not sure I'd recommend buying it, but I liked the finish.

Score : 87 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           VOLA - Bleed Out