Ben Nevis Distillery
ABV 52.6%
I’d say this would be perfect with cheese, in place of the quince jam.
Joel Harrison
Grindlay’s Selection
Brand
1997
Expression
Single Malt
Type
18
Age (Years)
2016
Year of Bottling
52.6%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: There is some good oak influence from the cask on this whisky, which gives it body and broad shoulders for a nice spiritus element to stand upon.
Palate: The initial hit of spirit it tamed well with water which reveals ripe black cherry, plums, damsons, figs and quince. This is dark and brooding. Velvety. \n
Finish: Much more of the dark fruits, there is a really tasty element which fights a little too much with the spirit.\n
Comment: I’d say this would be perfect with cheese, in place of the quince jam.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Raw, intense, gritty, herbal Oloroso. Earth, manure with hints of walnuts, chicory and coffee. Water brings out a touch of prune, dried plum and orange, as well as softening the rawness.
Palate: Surprisingly soft, well, relatively so! Like the nose it is Oloroso dominated, lightly tannic and herbal with a touch of treacle and malt. Water brings out some coffee/caramel notes. \n
Finish: Quite herbal – mint and heather with plenty of drying, coffeed tannins. \n
Comment: A good, clean sherry matured malt.
Score: 8.2
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