The Single Cask Ben Nevis 1996 (20 year old) 51.7%
Cask V196/ Dist: Sept 1996 Btl: Feb 2017/ Tasted: Nov 2017
Heavy, malty aromas with hints of white wine vinegar and sharp citrus. Subtly oaked with a touch of barley, but those off notes are too intrusive.
The palate is subtly malty and edgy with barley and white wine vinegar. Good intensity but it’s really bitter and citric on the middle. There’s a little creamy oak on the finish, but it doesn’t have enough impact to offset the slightly rough spirit.
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