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Ben Nevis
Whisky: Ben Nevis 1996-2015
Serie: First Cask
Age: 18 years
Type: Single malt
   
Distilled: 21-10-1996
Bottled: 25-03-2015
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
Cask #: 1493
Bottles: 450
Strength: 55%
   
Distillery: Ben Nevis Distillery
Bottler: Whisky Import Nederland
Country: Scotland: Highlands
   
 
Date: 27-08-2016
Nose: Dark, sherry, fruity, light orange filling, light tobacco, a hint of soap.
Flavour: Sherry, a little salmiac liquorice, lots of dark chocolate, light seasalt, a hint of soapy water.
Body: Round, slightly creamy.
Comments: Not spectacular but simply a good sherried whisky.
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