Ben Nevis 1998 24 Year Old, Berry's Cask #1379

Ben Nevis Distillery is one of a handful situated on the west coast of the Scottish mainland. The distillery, near Fort William, lies in the shallow of Britain's highest mountain, from which it takes its name.

Complexity is the order of the day here. The nose is at once malty with austere fruit, while a little time in the glass brings out green wine gums, dried pineapple and a very slight wood-smoke note. Citrus bursts onto the palate with more tropical fruit, beeswax, cedar and mashed banana. As often with Ben Nevis, the back palate sings with vibrant grapefruit and pineapple fruitiness. There's a touch of spice on the finish along with a slight malty smoky note. Late 1990s Ben Nevis is increasingly becoming a fan favourite, and this hogshead shows why: as these casks reach peak maturity, they show a complexity and beauty rarely rivalled in the world of malt whisky.

Cask No: 1379
Cask: Hogshead
Region: Highland
Age: 24 years old
Distilled: 1998
Bottled: 2022
One of only 260 bottles available worldwide