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Ben Nevis 2005/2023 tasting notes
Ben Nevis 17YO Blackadder 70cl 56.1% ABV
Ingelred series
Distilled 05.2005, bottled 04.2023
Cask type: Bourbon
Cask no. 398
Bottle 171 / 248 (different number on the stock photo)
Color: golden.
Nose: apricots, damp oak, clay, cloves, floor wax, rubber, grapes, marshmallow, oatmeal cookies, rose pepper, wool, vanilla, marzipan, yellow apples, figs, pickles in brine, chocolate, tar soap, meadow herbs, and savory notes. Very nice.
Taste: apricots, chocolate, cocoa, green apples, pepper, pears, gooseberries, mint, and limes. Smooth, with sweetness nicely balanced by acidity.
Finish: pears, green apples, apricots, chocolate, cocoa, pepper, wood, licorice, and mint gingerbread.
Score: 9. Between good and excellent. +2+2+2.
Conclusion: what a wonderful bourbon cask Ben Nevis! Nearly eighteen years old, dangerously drinkable. No need to add water, the malt shines on its own and does not need any time to open up. 91/100. These Ingelreds are something.
Ingelred series
Distilled 05.2005, bottled 04.2023
Cask type: Bourbon
Cask no. 398
Bottle 171 / 248 (different number on the stock photo)
Color: golden.
Nose: apricots, damp oak, clay, cloves, floor wax, rubber, grapes, marshmallow, oatmeal cookies, rose pepper, wool, vanilla, marzipan, yellow apples, figs, pickles in brine, chocolate, tar soap, meadow herbs, and savory notes. Very nice.
Taste: apricots, chocolate, cocoa, green apples, pepper, pears, gooseberries, mint, and limes. Smooth, with sweetness nicely balanced by acidity.
Finish: pears, green apples, apricots, chocolate, cocoa, pepper, wood, licorice, and mint gingerbread.
Score: 9. Between good and excellent. +2+2+2.
Conclusion: what a wonderful bourbon cask Ben Nevis! Nearly eighteen years old, dangerously drinkable. No need to add water, the malt shines on its own and does not need any time to open up. 91/100. These Ingelreds are something.