Ben Nevis 10 Years 2012 – 2023 #333 – Best Dram 56.5% First Fill Rioja Cask

This Ben Nevis 10 Years, bottled by Best Dram, is a flavour-packed adventure for those who love bold whisky. Distilled in 2012, matured in a first fill Rioja wine cask and bottled in 2023 at a powerful 56.5%, this dram brings together Ben Nevis' signature strength with the fruity elegance of Spanish red wine. The result is a complex, intense yet vibrant whisky that takes you from the Highlands to La Rioja – all in one glass.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries, cherry jam and strawberry compote, interwoven with leather, tobacco, oak, and a hint of cocoa and spicy wine.

Palate

Full-bodied and bold with flavours of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, red grapes and clove. The Rioja influence is deep and rich, but balanced beautifully with Ben Nevis’ malty and slightly waxy character.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering wine-like sweetness, spicy tannins, a hint of pepper and soft oak notes.

Ben Nevis Distillery

Ben Nevis Distillery is located at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1825 by legendary distiller 'Long John' McDonald, the distillery has a rich history and is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland.

This distillery's single malts are known for their robust and characterful flavours with notes of malt, honey, spices and dried fruit. Ben Nevis Distillery remains a respected name in the whisky world, valued for its commitment to tradition and quality, as well as its deep connection to the majestic landscape of the Scottish Highlands.