Ben Nevis 10 Year Old Single Cask North Star Spirits Series 24 (2024) 70cl

A single cask Ben Nevis from the Highlands. If you have tried any of North Star Spirits' products before you will know what kind of quality they work with.

1 of 406 bottles

Released as part of North Star Cask Series 024, this 2013 vintage Ben Nevis has been bottled from an Oloroso sherry hogshead after 10 years of cask maturation. Released by independent Scotch whisky bottlers, North Star Spirits - 406 bottles filled April 2024 at cask strength, 55.4% vol, natural colour and un-chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose : "Honey Monster" Peach Cobbler & Carnation Milk

Palate : Butterscotch Ice Cream, Creme Caramel & All Spice

Finish : Smashing (according to the producer)

About Ben Nevis

The Ben Nevis 2005, a distinguished single malt Scotch whisky, marks a remarkable entry into the Private Cask Bottling series by the esteemed Ben Nevis Distillery. Distilled on the 26th of May, 2005, and bottled on the same date in 2023, this expression celebrates 18 years of meticulous aging in a hogshead cask, under the cask number 399. This specific bottling, crafted at a potent strength of 56.5% Vol. in a 700 ml bottle, is dedicated to David Downes Oaklee of Queensbury, Bradford, carrying the moniker "The Water of Life" on its label, a nod to the Gaelic roots of whisky. The choice of a hogshead cask for the aging process imbues this whisky with a distinctive character, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas that resonate with the rugged beauty and storied history of the Ben Nevis distillery. The high alcohol content promises an intense and engaging tasting experience, showcasing the whisky's deep complexity and the refined craftsmanship that has gone into its creation. The Ben Nevis 2005 Private Cask Bottling stands as a testament to the art of whisky making, representing a unique collaboration between the distillery and an individual passion for whisky. It embodies a perfect blend of tradition and personal dedication, making it not just a remarkable whisky but also a piece of history, bottled to be savored and appreciated by those who understand the depth and nuances of single malt Scotch.

About North Star Spirits

55.4% ABV

70cl