{"product_id":"ben-nevis-8-year-old-signatory-vintage-100-proof-edition-5-2024-70cl","title":"Ben Nevis 8 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #5 (2024) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eBen Nevis 8 Year Old Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #5 (2024) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome dark Ben Nevis? Yes please!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single malt from Ben Nevis joins the 100 Proof Edition from independent bottler Signatory. Distilled in 2015, the whisky spent years maturing in a host of first and second fill oloroso sherry butts before it was bottled at 57.1% ABV, or 100-proof in old imperial standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : Apricots with honey join notes of waxed citrus before chocolate raisins and cakey spice arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate : Silky layers of caramel and floral honey join rich, sherried oak, prunes, and dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : Rich layers of biscuity malt, butterscotch, sultanas, and oaken spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Ben Nevis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ben Nevis 2005, a distinguished single malt Scotch whisky, marks a remarkable entry into the Private Cask Bottling series by the esteemed Ben Nevis Distillery. Distilled on the 26th of May, 2005, and bottled on the same date in 2023, this expression celebrates 18 years of meticulous aging in a hogshead cask, under the cask number 399. This specific bottling, crafted at a potent strength of 56.5% Vol. in a 700 ml bottle, is dedicated to David Downes Oaklee of Queensbury, Bradford, carrying the moniker \"The Water of Life\" on its label, a nod to the Gaelic roots of whisky. The choice of a hogshead cask for the aging process imbues this whisky with a distinctive character, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas that resonate with the rugged beauty and storied history of the Ben Nevis distillery. The high alcohol content promises an intense and engaging tasting experience, showcasing the whisky's deep complexity and the refined craftsmanship that has gone into its creation. The Ben Nevis 2005 Private Cask Bottling stands as a testament to the art of whisky making, representing a unique collaboration between the distillery and an individual passion for whisky. It embodies a perfect blend of tradition and personal dedication, making it not just a remarkable whisky but also a piece of history, bottled to be savored and appreciated by those who understand the depth and nuances of single malt Scotch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57.1% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*DUE END AUGUST 2024*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Nevis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54686710792517,"sku":"5021944125340","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4506708088.jpg?v=1746546074","url":"https:\/\/b1yyjg-bk.myshopify.com\/products\/ben-nevis-8-year-old-signatory-vintage-100-proof-edition-5-2024-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}