Ben Nevis whisky reviews (7)

  • Ben Nevis 45 Year Old Maltman - Grapefruit and Mandarin

    By markjedi1 on 20th Apr 20122012-04-20T06:40:00

    88

    This is the oldest Ben Nevis I ever tried. It is no less than 45 years old and was bottled from a sherry cask under the Maltman label from the Meadowside Blending Company from Glasgow. Just like the 42… read more

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  • Ben Nevis 42 Year Old 1966 Alc-Hem-Ist - Banana Nevis

    By markjedi1 on 20th Apr 20122012-04-20T06:40:00

    90

    Alchemist, the label says Alc-Hem-Ist, is the brain child of Gordon Wright, who (together with Mark Reynier and Simon Coughlin) resurrected Bruichladdich. Initially his label received quite some acclaim,… read more

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  • Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1974 - Bourbon Nevis

    By markjedi1 on 20th Apr 20122012-04-20T06:39:00

    91

    This is an ‘old’ Ben Nevis, meaning a distillate from before Nikka took over. You will remember that the Japanese group Nikka (known for Yoichi and Myagikyo) acquired Ben Nevis in 1989. Since then, only… read more

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  • Ben Nevis 12 Year Old 1997 Carn Mor Vintage Collection - Foeniculum Vulgare

    By markjedi1 on 20th Apr 20122012-04-20T06:38:00

    79

    The Carn Mor Vintage Collection is a selection of 24 exceptional single malt whiskies, from 24 single casks, from 24 different distilleries and 24 different years of distillation. Unique is also the fact… read more

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  • Ben Nevis Glencoe 8 year old - You're not ready for Glencoe

    By Wodha on 4th Oct 20112011-10-04T01:54:00

    95

    A friend told me of a camping trip several years ago in Glencoe, Scotland. He and his buddies were holed up in the only pub in town. After several rounds they noticed a dusty bottle behind the bar named… read more

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  • Ben Nevis 10 Year old - A Bonfire Night Dram

    By jiminorris on 22nd Oct 20102010-10-22T19:03:00

    49

    The Ben Nevis 10 Year Old looks dated in the bottle; the design is the epitome of kitsch, with the torn-paper label and faded watercolour painting on the bottle. I, however, found this endearing. It is… read more

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  • Ben Nevis 1997 10 Year old Port Wood Finish - A Lucky Taste

    By Alanjp on 31st Aug 20102010-08-31T19:05:00

    95

    At the time of writing this review, I am the only member of this site to have a bottle of this wonderful whisky in their cabinet. Part of me actually feels quite proud of that! I was lucky enough to be… read more

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