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Ben Nevis 22, 1996-2018, 50.6% – Whisky-Doris / The Nose Art
With all that is happening in the world of whisky, there are fewer and fewer whiskies that truly have a singular character. There’s more and more homogenization happening with bulk bought barley, generic yeast strains, and even (in Diageo’s case) … Continue reading
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Tagged 1996, Ben Nevis, Fort William, Highlands, Sherry Cask, The Nose Art, Whisky-Doris
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Hey there, 2020!
While technically the new decade only starts next year, we’ve still moved from the tens to the twenties last week and that is much more noticeable than 2020 to 2021 is going to be. So, to get things going: Happy … Continue reading
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Tagged Arran, Beer, Ben Nevis, Campbeltown, Glen Scotia, Glengyle, Glenlochy, Hazelburn, Highlands, Isle of Arran, Kilkerran, Longrow, Springbank, Travel
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Ben Nevis 27, 1990-2018, 58.9% – Le Gus’t
Be warned, this is going to be one of those contrary reviews that I’ve been doing lately. When I did the Ben Nevis bottle-share, almost 18 months ago, I also picked up this port pipe ‘finished’ 27 year old with … Continue reading
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Tagged 1990, Ben Nevis, Fort William, Highlands, Le Gus't, Port Cask, Sherry Cask
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Ben Nevis 1996-2015, 46% – Cooper’s Choice
A few years the Cooper’s Choice brand was revamped and got a lot more shelf space in The Netherlands. I even managed to pick up a bottle or two and there was even a dedicated tasting in Krommenie. Well, dedicated … Continue reading
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Ben Nevis 1996-2017, 20yo, 46% – Edinburgh Whisky Ltd.
When I started drinking whisky, Ben Nevis was one of those distillery that just ‘existed’. Nobody cared about them, and most of what came from the distillery was either a cheap blend, or pretty shit (or both). Of course, sometimes … Continue reading
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Ben Nevis 21, 47.5% – The Whisky Show Exclusive (Past Future)
Past Future obviously sounds weird. This is the first of a triptych by, I want to say, The Whisky Exchange. But it’s bottled for The Whisky Show of last weekend. Bottled by Speciality Drinks or Elixir Distillers. I’ve lost track … Continue reading
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Blind Tasting Competition Day 4: Ben Nevis 18, 1995-2013, 51.8% – The Whisky Agency
After yesterday’s disappointing zero-pointer I had to put in another semi-random guess. I waited with today’s distillery selection until after the results, but since I tasted the whisky on Monday I wasn’t overly sharp on specifics anymore. Apparently, I wasn’t … Continue reading
Ben Nevis 16yo, 1997-2013, 55% – Abbey Whisky’s Rare Casks
I’m not sure what it is with Ben Nevis. I haven’t tasted many of them and I only ‘almost visited’ the distillery. The ones I’ve tasted weren’t even all good with some truly horrendous whisky in the mix. Still, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbey Whisky, Ben Nevis, Fort William, Free Sample, Glenfinnan, Highlands, Jacobite
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Ben Nevis 25yo, 1984, Cask 98/35/12, 54%
I usually try to find excuses to buy whisky. Generally I also try to celebrate the little things, just to get a little bit more joy out of things that would otherwise go barely noticed. Of course, some things warrant … Continue reading
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