Ben Nevis 28 Year Old 1996 Milroy's Vintage Reserve 52.2% 70cl

Ben Nevis 28 Year Old 1996 Milroy's Vintage Reserve 52.2% 70cl

A thrilling Ben Nevis here, distilled back in what many consider to be the distillery’s golden age. This 1996 expression has been aged for 28 years in a hogshead, a long but simple maturation that lets the complex, tropical fruit character and signature oily texture shine through. A real treat that shows just why Ben Nevis is so revered as a whisky maker.

Tasting notes:

Nose: A vibrant blast of mango, papaya, guava and pineapple springs from the glass, ahead of boiled sweets and strawberry and cream notes. Jelly Babies and strawberry lace confectionery follow, ahead of floral honey, crisp Riesling, dusty milk chocolate and hessian notes.

Palate: The juiciness from the nose continues on the palate, with tinned peaches, golden syrup, dandelion and burdock soda, nutmeg, mace, and a touch of spearmint. With time, tobacco box, dark chocolate and a walnut note emerge through the velvety texture.

Finish: The tropical fruit sweetness gives way to an earthy, rooty finish, with a smattering of root ginger and toasted oak lengthening out the complexity.