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Ben Nevis – Cognac Series – 15 Year Old – Single Malt Whisky – Cask Strength
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Cask Finish
Tonneau (Cognac) Cask
Notes
Non-chill filtered, no added colour
The second release in our Trilogy Cognac Series, Part II builds on
the character of the collection with a vibrant and indulgent profile.
Carefully matured to highlight both spirit and cask influence, this 15 -
year-old Ben Nevis offers a harmonious balance of fruit, sweetness, and
gentle spice.
Nose
Juicy fruits and sherbet sweetness, wrapped in creamy vanilla oak.
Palate
Ripe mango with candy canes and a visit to an old fashioned confectioner’s
Finish
Nutmeg, a trace of white pepper and a lingering vanilla warmth
Fraser Steen (verified owner) –
The robust character of the Ben Nevis spirit works well with the cognac finish and cuts through a finish that could easily overwhelm more delicate distillate. It has a pleasant sweetness balanced well with the earthy funk from the distillate, much in the same way salted caramel works. The slightly low cask strength abv of 50.75% helps keep the dram from adding too much spice and makes it dangerously drinkable.
I don’t like wine finishes unless they are very well done. In that regard DS Tayman are maintaining their consistency with this release.