Ben Nevis 10 Year Old 46% 70cl, 46.0%, Highland, Scotland

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46%)

Highland, Scotland — Tasting Notes

Appearance - Deep amber‑gold with copper glints; oily legs that hint at weight and richness.

Nose - A classic, rugged Highland profile — earthy, malty, and richly aromatic. Damp oak, malt loaf, and dried fruits. Orange peel, lemon zest, and a touch of pine resin. Toffee, vanilla, and a faint industrial / metallic note typical of Ben Nevis. A whisper of smoke and dunnage warehouse must. This is one of the most characterful noses in the Highlands: old‑school, complex, and unapologetically distinctive.

Palate - Full‑bodied, oily, and deeply flavoursome. Rich malt, toffee, and dark honey. Dried apricot, sultana, and orange marmalade. Earthy depth: wet stone, leather, cocoa, and light smoke. A savoury, slightly funky edge — the signature Ben Nevis ferment character. Spice builds: ginger, clove, white pepper

Finish - Long, warming, and complex. Oak spice, dark chocolate, and malt loaf. Lingering citrus oils, earth, and a touch of smoky dryness

Age: 10 years

ABV: 46%

Region: Highland

Character: Malty, earthy, fruity, slightly smoky, with a distinctive old‑school Highland funk

A rich, old‑school Highland malt with malt loaf, citrus peel, toffee, and earthy depth. The palate is oily and full, showing dried fruits, cocoa, ginger spice, and light smoke, finishing long with oak, chocolate, and citrus oils.