Ben Nevis 10YO, 2021, 46% - Whisky Wednesday.

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Ben Nevis 10YO, 2021, 46% - Whisky Wednesday.

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2 жыл бұрын

I've been chasing a bottle of this for years! And now I've got my chance.
Ben Nevis lays forgotten. Amongst whisky nerds and indie bottle chasers it is a 'must have'. But for the regular drinkers in the world, it just isn't around. Is it a small place? Yes. Is distribution a little halted? Possibly. Either way, chase this stuff because it is honestly very good bang for your buck.
There's a funkiness to this product which I've only ever experienced once before in a Whisky Shop Exclusive Loch Lomond. But with that funk is a sweet and earthy palate of dark chocolate, cream, heather honey and a soft toffee'd start. Honestly get some, it is rather good and worth the attention.
John's review of the OG bottle - • I got sent whisky from...
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@Dan-hn1lx Жыл бұрын

I have on older bottling of this one and its one of my favorites I found it covered in dust in a trendy wine store and I love it there is some sulphur stuff going on and a lot more.

@WhiskyWednesday Жыл бұрын

Still yet to try one of these. My searching is to no avail.

@Marcus-qw9sx Жыл бұрын

2017-2020 Ben Nevis 10 is probably the peak of Ben Nevis for me. 1990s vintages are very tropical fruit forward but lack the funk that this specific 2017-2020 era has which makes it absolutely phenomenal whisky in my mind.

@WhiskyWednesday Жыл бұрын

Lucky enough to have tried alot of 1996 releases, all so fruit forward. The rest have always been filthy.

@welshtoro3256 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely has a chocolate orange note so there's some sherry in it. Personally, I think it's as good as the Springbank 10. A little less refined but I'm not complaining. I had the old bottling as well as the, even better, cask strength 10. I remember them being 'dirtier' (more funk) which I think means more sherry. However, somebody told me the latest 10 is the same recipe. I don't know. Cheers Phil.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got to try them side by side with John Drinks, and yes, the old one is significantly funkier and dirtier. Retried the new 10 last night and the crisp apple note on the nose is wonderful. Will easily buy it again.

@petewelsh9978 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my Ben Nevis 10 from the distillery late August. Every time I have a dram I find something new! Lots of flowers, herbs and spices. Lemon drizzle cake. The finish is dry and briny. Adding a teaspoon of water makes a real difference too. I love the complexity it has - a whisky the makes you work hard to explore the palate. I find I close my eyes and think really hard when I drink it. An absolute must try for whisky nerds!

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! I don't know what magic happens in their stills and washbacks, but this is one of the most complex and unique single malts on the planet.

@TheAldawg77 2 жыл бұрын

I've been through a couple of the older version bottles, and I absolutely loved it. It's got that crunchy bar honey comb taste which is really unique.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Unique is certainly a word for it. Hoping less is shipped to Japan now and bottled as this style or even older.

@keithl7700 2 жыл бұрын

John Drinks is indeed an excellent channel! Highly recommend!

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Love that guy.

@ninetyZeven 2 жыл бұрын

Hello @JohnDrinks ! Ha - ha !

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Well love John!

@JohnsDrams 2 жыл бұрын

Stop it. I am intrigued to see how the new stacks against the old. That's always fun. As for the redesign - I don't hate it, it's very clean, similar to how Aultmore present themselves - I almost feel they missed a trick not leaning into the gaudy look of the old one and going very bold.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

All the Ben's have gone with this very simple white washed approach. I like the old labels, they've just got more character to them. Made the distillery really come across like something from land that time forgot.

@tommita6440 2 жыл бұрын

This review reminded me to revisit Oban 14. Thanks man.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Really forgot how good it is! The apple notes in it are so juicy!

@howardbecdove9780 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to this (Ben Nevis 10) review for the third time. This time, with said dram in hand. Interesting that yours and ralfy’s latest opinions are poles apart. It was however, your review that persuaded me to try a brand I’d never had, but was keen to experience. Glad I did. I’m experiencing all but the “petrol forecourt” notes - but I’m not sorry about that. Thanks for the review, and thanks for the encouragement.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. I haven't seen Ralfy's review, he fell off my radar a while ago, but I'll have to check it out and see his thoughts. Glad to know you're enjoying it!

@Stephend005 2 жыл бұрын

Ben Nevis, Clynelish and Springbank. The holy trinity. Went a bit crazy buying 1996 Ben Nevis a year ago. Who needs new clothes when you can drink well at home in your PJs.....

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Precisely! The whisky will keep you warm anyway.

@ADSCP 2 жыл бұрын

I have an older bottle and it’s one of my favorites.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! How's it stacking up since being open?

@ADSCP 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiskyWednesday almost ending

@howardfoster4393 2 жыл бұрын

Like you I have never really had any of the official Ben Nevis bottlings. If that’s like Ardnamurchan then I must get a bottle. Thanks for the review…

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Those sweeter notes certainly are Ardnamurchan like. Just no smoke with this fella. Cheers!

@Ebril 2 жыл бұрын

Tried this the other week, liked it. However the Ben Nevis 10 OB I had prior to this 2021 re-release was for me notably more striking, funky, lovely and sherried. If they were to bring back the magic of the previous bottling (and tell me about it) I wouldn't hesitate to buy a full bottle. Slightly frustrating.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Still awaiting to try this mythical OG OB, it eludes me. This stuff is good, if Ben Nevis opened a decande ago and released this, I'd be pleased.

@davidowen2834 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, never had Ben Nevis, its also hard to get. Nonetheless enjoyed the review, nice one Phil. Slàinte

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David! It was annoyingly hard to get, I'm hoping that will change very soon.

@tomallinson2409 2 жыл бұрын

Had my hand on the old bottling today actually, been on the list for years just haven't got around to it, been on the Springbank and Ledaig train for too long I guess. Got some more Wild Turkey reviews in the pipeline mate? Cheers from Melbourne, Australia. Love the channel. Just as engaging as when Joe was running it.

@WhiskyWednesday 2 жыл бұрын

More WT is on the way. A month or so yet. This stuff is great, between it, Springbank and Ledaig. We are truly spoilt. Thank you for those kind words, Tom. It means alot.

@jasoncoates1835 2 жыл бұрын

If you like Springbank, don't pass on Ben Nevis. It's the only distillery I rank higher than SB, personally. I suspect you'll like it.