Ben Nevis 1996 Hogshead Cask No.1687 - Held In Bond At Ben Nevis Distillery

Appearance: 9CT gold in colour, suggesting maturation in a refill American oak cask. Good beading, indicating strength over 50%ABV. Very good legs, indicating texture.

Aroma: A mellow nose, lightly nose-drying with some light prickle. The first impression was of sweet Virginia tobacco, supported by oak shavings, on a base of butterscotch, becoming soft vanilla fudge. The oaky notes are enhanced by a drop of water

Taste: At natural strength it has a mouth-filling texture. The taste is lightly sweet (not cloying) and centre palate, with a trace of salt, and a spicy finish. At slightly reduced strength, the taste is slightly more salty but otherwise unchanged.

Finish: Long and warming at natural strength, with white pepper and a savoury aftertaste.

Comment: The strength is relatively high for its age, so could be matured further, however it is perfectly mature at it stands.

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