Ben Nevis Distillery
ABV 55%
A heavily sherried malt but the oak is not overwhelming. It can stand water, in homeopathic proportions, please.
Martine Nouet
Abbey Whisky
Brand
Abbey Whisky
Bottler
Aged 16 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
16
Age (Years)
2013
Year of Bottling
55%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Malty. Butterscotch. Earthy. Damp wood. An autumn scent. Medlars. Dunnage warehouse. A precise sherry influence. Walnut stain. \r
Palate: Sweet and bitter. Big sherry. Lots of liquorice, over infused tea leaves. Dark chocolate. Mushrooms with a dash of water.
Finish: Sweet, with liquorice and a touch of parma violets. But no astringency. Dry with a touch of pepper.\r
Comment: A heavily sherried malt but the oak is not overwhelming. It can stand water, in homeopathic proportions, please.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: The classic heavy wood tones of cinnamon, ginger, damp forest floor and church pews.
Palate: A big hit of oak, followed by some summer fruit compote which takes a while to appear, plum jam and fig chutney. Tropical fruits.
Finish: Sweet builders' tea (black) with a hint of plum and fig at the death.\r
Comment: This is the Rolling Stones of whisky; nothing without the wood turned up loud! A very well aged liquid which is big and fruity once the air gets to it.
Score: 9.2
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