Ben Nevis 1996 20 years old The Single Malts of Scotland - Sherry Butt no. 1528 - Elixir Distillers - b. 2017 - 70cl

• Distillery: Ben Nevis (Highlands, Scotland)
• Bottler: Elixir Distillers
• Age: 20 years old
• Distilled: October 25, 1996
• Bottled: April 3, 2017
• Cask Type: Sherry Butt
• Cask Number: Single Cask #1528
• Alcohol by Volume: 53.1% ABV (Cask Strength)
• Outturn: Limited to exactly 466 bottles

Flavor Profile (Sherry & Classic Ben Nevis)

Having spent two decades in a single sherry cask, this whisky combines the classic, slightly 'dirty' and waxy coastal style of Ben Nevis with rich sherry influences.
• Nose: Fruity with notes of apricots and lime, complemented by dry leaves, almond extract, and a touch of wax or old newspapers.
• Palate: Powerful and earthy. You will taste dark fruits (like dates and cherries), citrus fruits (lime zest), and distinct earthy undertones.
• Finish: Long with a pleasant, slightly bitter and zesty oak spice.
Because only a very limited number of bottles were drawn from the cask back then, this specific release is now a rare collector's item primarily found on whisky auction sites.