Ben Nevis 2014 Artist Collective 6 Year Old

Description

Brand: Ben Nevis
Category: Whisky
Type: Single Malt
Region: Scotland – Highlands
Strength: 57.1% alc/vol

Single Cask, Second Fill Sherry Butt. Limited Edition of 516 Bottles.
This very typical version of Ben Nevis wonderfully illustrates the unique character of a single malt that is deeply cherished by many enthusiasts. The very nuanced palette of flavours and aromas is sculpted by a classic yet exotic oxidative fruitiness, a very subtle floral character,
numerous aromatic plants that shake up the established order, and spices that unite diversity and nobility.

Tasting notes:
Nose: Rich, unctuous. The oxidative character of this Ben Nevis is like that
of a Jura Vin Jaune aged for some 20 years. Aromas of walnut and
very ripe white grape pair harmoniously with fragrances of curry,
cinnamon and saffron. The increasingly rich aroma palette then
becomes vanilla, almost chocolatey, and above all magnificently floral.
Palate: Lively, full-bodied. On the attack, beeswax and acacia honey softly
envelop the taste buds, as powdered spices (pepper, star anise, clove)
land on the tongue. On the mid-palate, stewed fruits (apple, Mirabelle
plum) and candied citrus fruit (lemon, orange) appear alongside an
array of aromatic plants (chervil, sage, savory). The end of the palate
is characterized by notes of frangipane and raisin cake.