Ben Nevis 1999 Aged 22 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Liquid Treasures (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46.5%           Age: 22 Years Old            Country: Scotland

Cask Number: N/A
Date of Distilling: 1999
Date of Bottling: 2021
Matured In: ex Bourbon Hogshead Barrel
Un-Chillfiltered

Ben Nevis Distillery is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. The distillery is nestled at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which has a summit elevation of 4’406 feet above sea level giving its malt a renowned name ‘the dew of Ben Nevis’ . This imposing mountain provides an impressive background to a traditional Scottish craft. The distillery was founded by ‘Long John’ Macdonald (no he was not a pirate) in 1825 and in 1848 in a cunning way of promotion presented a cask to Queen Victoria when she visited Fort William. They produce both malt and grain whiskies simultaneously due to installation in 1955 of a special still.

Liquid Treasures Single Malt Whisky is an independent bottling range of eSpirits Whisky in Germany. The company was founded over 10 yers ago and has already released a quite impressive selection of interesting and delicious whiskies. The autumn 2021 collection includes 8 single malt whiskies from all over Scotland, aptly titled the ‘Living World’ due to the stunning flora and fauna artwork on the bottles.

This single malt whisky was created at the Ben Nevis Distillery was distilled in 1999 and laid to mature in an ex Bourbon Hogshead Barrel for 22 years before being bottle in 2020 at natural cask strength of 46.5% abv. Only very few bottles were made available.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Trail mix of nuts and dried yoghurt pieces, white sugar, parchment, old books, apple strudel.

Palate: Choux pastry, waxy green apples skins, salt water taffee, watermelon rind and dry roasted hazelnuts.