Ben Nevis 10-year-old

Ben Nevis

WB 85.1 454 оценок 46.0 %vol 10 лет 700

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Ben Nevis 10-year-old — характерный «фанковый» и олдскульный виски с солодово-восковым и фруктовым профилем, но отзывы сильно расходятся: от восхищения до критики за молодость, простоту и непостоянство. Часть отмечает падение качества и слабое соотношение цены и содержания.

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Разбор отзывов показывает сходство в описании характерного «фанкового», спиртового и необычного профиля. Его называют чистым и солодовым, «олдскульным», восковым, с тропическими и orchard-фруктами (груша, айва, виноград, яблоко), металлом, дымом, травянистостью, сеном, мёдом и минеральными нотами; отмечают также сладость, хорошо сбалансированную фруктовость, цветочные и цитрусовые оттенки и меньшую роль бочки и хереса по сравнению с прежними версиями. В ряде отзывов ему нужно время в бокале. Отдельно упоминается яркий профиль тёмного шоколада, кофе, апельсиновой корки и кожи с балансом сухости и сладости, а один отзыв говорит о крайней нестабильности впечатления от бутылки со временем. При этом мнения прямо расходятся. Одни считают виски выдающимся, недооценённым и рекомендуют его; другие называют его прямолинейным, простым, «жёстким и сырым», «заурядным» и «ничего особенного», указывая на спиртуозность, молодость, слабую середину, тонкое тело, сухость, горечь и короткий вкус (иногда при длинном послевкусии). Также встречаются критика за «плоскость» и водянистость, недостаток полноценной выдержки, ощущение молодости (6–7 лет) и спешности, лёгкий текильный оттенок, резко отрицательное сравнение с молодым спиртом, проблемы с партиями и непостоянство, а также указания на изменение профиля, падение качества по сравнению с более старыми партиями и менее заметное влияние шери. Часть отзывов считает виски слишком дорогим за то, что он предлагает и неспектакулярным с коротким финишем, тогда как другие хвалят простую, но качественную и «прямолинейную» подачу.

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JOATMON Expert Senior 85 22 may 2023 4:43 pm

Joe Karacho Expert Junior 83 23 oct 2025 2:49 pm

A strange malt, the most exciting thing here is the very idiosyncratic nose. Overall, I barely detect any additive cask aromas; not fizzy but spirit-driven, and not very complex. Not a bad malt, but definitely not for everyone. It's interesting to have it in my glass; I'm also curious to see what happens as the bottle fills down. Based on my current impressions, though, I probably won't be putting it on my shelf anytime soon, which is a shame...

Homer_zhang Newbie 89 16 jan 2026 5:45 am

I've tried several versions of the 1996 Benny, and to be honest, this 2021 version really does have that old flavor. When I first tasted it, I even wondered if I was just in a really good mood that day. Actually, no. That day I was preparing the final accounts report. I work until 11 o'clock every day and I'm exhausted. The scent also has a very old feel to it, very similar to the Benny perfumes from 1996 to me. The initial taste is slightly waxy, followed by tropical fruit flavors, which I found to be very full-bodied, very similar to both the one from Dengyun Valley and the one from Vintage Bottler. The middle and later sections are slightly worse. For me, it's like, "Holy crap, holy crap, huh?" It's a little rough, but the overall experience is definitely not comparable to other 10-year or no-year models. In short, if I had to buy a basic model for around 700 yuan, I would choose Benedict without hesitation. Of course, if the 2012 Hakushu was cheaper, I might buy Hakushu (I really like the grass flavor). I also don't like overly sweet or cloyingly sweet flavors. Overall, it's awesome and highly recommended. Those of you who gave low ratings, what kind of idiots are you?

SimonOHA Expert Senior 83 10 apr 2026 8:14 pm

It's well done, the profile is nice although quite austere.

geriud Connoisseur 85 17 oct 2021 4:52 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Ed Radour Connoisseur 86 12 nov 2021 9:50 pm

lviz Expert Senior 87 05 jun 2022 9:28 pm

Nose : a bit dry. Cocoa powder, hazelnuts and smoke. A bit later some fruits are comming. As time goes by, fruits getting more lively . Plate : nice, but this is 10yeras old, not like some other older batches with some older casks inside. A bit oily, spicy, smoky with fruits and dryness saying hello as well (imagine hazelnut shell and wood). Very easy to finish your dram, so be careful, it's a bit dangerous. Has no big body like some older version but it's still a very good 10years old highland malt with his own character.

WhiskyCasual Connoisseur 86 11 jul 2022 11:15 am

Very pure and malty. Def. Less cask and especially sherry influence compared to the previous version(s).

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Sporx Connoisseur 85 27 jul 2022 10:29 pm

Aroma Spicy, acid, nut, vanilla taste Light fruity, spicy, herbs, chili catcher, sweet finish Medium length, spicy, sweetish, somewhat watery

Hvdree Connoisseur 86 06 jan 2023 10:45 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

Vas Connoisseur 83 11 jul 2023 5:04 pm

KEngelaar Expert Senior 85 13 oct 2023 6:19 pm

Very nice and palatable.

erwinnlim Expert Senior 83 14 oct 2021 7:37 pm

A very well balanced single malt, very reminiscent of the Springbank 10 in my opinion. It has that industrial thing about it alongside just a light touch of funk which elevates this further. Very good. Value (£50) : 8/10

Tordeaux Connoisseur 87 28 jun 2022 7:14 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87

VEF206 Connoisseur 85 28 jun 2022 7:48 pm

нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

PanAroma0815 Expert Senior 85 27 jul 2022 8:33 pm

нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

andertoma Expert Junior 86 04 nov 2022 8:45 pm

Rough, spicy, raw, I want to love this, but it is hard

Dris Connoisseur 85 09 dec 2022 1:41 am

Campbeltown and more, entry-level: 2022.10.28. https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/67261/glencadam-15-year-old 87- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/189581/ben-nevis-10-year-old 86+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/205096/campbeltown-loch-blended-malt-scotch-whisky 84- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/165224/kilkerran-12-year-old 85+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/192398/kilkerran-16-year-old 87- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/197550/hazelburn-10-year-old 88- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/6297/springbank-cv 84+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/180670/springbank-10-year-old 88-

нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 83 09 jan 2023 11:16 pm

Phew. I used to like Ben Nevis, but they're not exactly tempting me. The Coire Leis is simply still very young. But even the 10-year-old is a pretty straightforward, clean Highland malt compared to the old days. It's good, though. But it's good by the 10-year Highland standard. So, 35 to 40 euros. The Core Leis isn't bad in its youth and, at 46%, would be an alternative for a good 30 euros. Of course, I'm rating it without considering the price. But it still has to be said: they're both far too expensive for what they offer.

FernetBranco Connoisseur 84 23 mar 2023 5:41 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

DistiLesha Connoisseur 83 04 aug 2024 11:40 pm

This is no longer the same Ben Nevis 10 that we knew 5 years ago, but the character and sulfur-metallurgical style of the distillery's DNA has been preserved. They give out a very weak quality, but a very long aftertaste, as well as a short taste. In general, it’s interesting, the aftertaste seems to steal the taste. What’s interesting is that due to their youth it is absolutely impossible to determine the composition of the barrels in the blend. The fact that there are bourbon barrels here is understandable, but are there sherry barrels?) As if the sulfur content should be responsible for them, but it could also be DNA. 21.5 21.5 20 20

Soysauce_Sommelier Expert Junior 84 21 feb 2025 3:37 am

It’s got a slightly "old-school" feel, which I love. However, consistency can be an issue, and the distribution is all over the place—sometimes it’s easy to find, sometimes it disappears for months.

Mugis Expert Senior 84 22 apr 2025 9:38 pm

Peat_and_PX Expert Senior 88 20 jul 2025 10:29 am

Tasted from a 5cl sample from a friend´s bottle. Really interesting, different and full of funk. Just the second Nevis I try after a 4yo heavily peated from the 100 proof SV series. I need a full bottle, it has a lot of potential. Bravo Ben Nevis, bravo!!

Peatyjohn Expert Senior 86 01 feb 2026 1:40 pm

Doing a back to back with The original 10 yo, signatory 100 10yo proof JE 10 yo and MOS 1996 16 yo. The 10 OB for me is the most enjoyable and delicious malt of all. I believe there are quality issues in a few batches however must have got lucky with this batch. Not an easy whisky, quite funky and unique, but that’s the trend to love or hate it. This one gets my top vote as it retains the funky, oily character the most. A unique and quality whisky.

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Нос	85	Herbal, dried fruits, petroleum, gummy in a nice way. Toffee.
Вкус	87	Creamy, dry, dark honey and chocolate, peppery, minerals, petroleum, machine oil, lapsang tea, oily texture, burnt orange.Grassy funky notes.
Финиш	86	Medium to long, orange, toffee, creamy, slightly bitter.

YD84 Expert Senior 89 25 oct 2021 12:46 am

Absolutely brilliant. There's diesel and chocolate and vinegar and melon and citrus and Juicyfruit chewing gum and flowers and caramel and lychee and chilli powder and creamy vanilla and leather and the merest trace of peat, and it all somehow works! A smidge of water doesn't make it better or worse, it just brings out new flavours and subdues others.

нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

gallfux Connoisseur — 07 aug 2022 5:21 pm

Ben Nevis 10yo 46% (Old) [WB: 177882] vs. Ben Nevis 10yo 46% (New) [WB: 189581] So the two are different in color. Also in the nose a clear difference. Old Nevis is not only darker visually, but also in the nose and mouth. The old 10 just looks fuller and richer. While one could blindly appreciate the old bottling a little older, the new bottling is definitely believed to be 10 years old. The wood notes are also tart, stronger and more mature in the old Nevis. In comparison, the new bottling still looks quite youthful and sparkling. I think it's nice that the new one still has the Nevis distillery character. Overall, the old 10 clearly won for me. You can drink the new bottling quite well, but for me it is not a purchase candidate. Especially with the currently called prices of around 80 €.

Dris Connoisseur 85 13 aug 2022 10:08 pm

Ben Nevis Session https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/161626/ben-nevis-macdonalds-traditional 85- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/189581/ben-nevis-10-year-old 87- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/199690/ben-nevis-2008-ba 86+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/99426/ben-nevis-1996-dl 88- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/170977/ben-nevis-batch-7-tbwc 91- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/134068/ben-nevis-1991-sv 91+

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Rosebank88 Connoisseur 90 16 sep 2024 8:53 pm

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Нос	91	Absolutely typical Ben Nevis full of old-fashioned aromas, early fruity tones, chalk, waxy accents, metal, light flowers and a biscuit-like maltiness. Overall very dense and creamy and really uplifting / dramturgically composed! Really great! With water: lots of tropical fruits, heavy flowers, citrus zest, wax, metal and malt. Still incredibly dense and wonderfully structured.
Вкус	90	Fat, waxy, full of zesty citrus notes, earth, lime, metal, furniture polish, old coins, tropical fruits and a hint of smoke. Dark chocolate and herbaceous reflexes in the background. Top! With water: zestier, maltier, full of wax and old coins...really old-school.
Финиш	88	Long, fat, waxy, lemony, herbaceous and slightly earthy.

Sweetspot Connoisseur 88 17 oct 2024 3:49 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

MichalESTD1986 Expert Senior 84 25 jul 2025 9:46 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83

OJK Expert Senior 88 20 aug 2021 5:40 pm

Early first impressions - a little more orchard fruit and a little less funk than the recently discontinued edition of the 10 year old (with the previous packaging), along with a muesli mix of honey, nuts and raisins. Perhaps also a hint less creamy density and a little more bright orange oils. Quality still very high, and reassuringly still the Ben Nevis orchestra, just a tweak to the key and the arrangement of the instruments.

BenNevis Expert Senior 89 19 sep 2021 7:46 pm

This is still a great 10yo, A little bit more bitter, citrusy then the last label 10yo. I need to find another bottle mine is 1/2 gone already .This has to be the best 10yo around atm, If you can find it

MrYens Connoisseur 87 12 apr 2022 3:47 pm

Hsh Expert Senior 84 25 may 2022 3:00 pm

The acidity of sour yogurt and the character of sherry from fresh to fresh are interesting. It has a low ripeness, so you can feel the spirit power.

нос 82 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

LukasJakubDrabek Shoplink Moderator — 09 jun 2022 1:53 pm

Ralfy review 928: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLkDOxa--Wk (73/100). "Oh, that's young. Very distinctive notes of well-rounded new make spirit. ... Reminds me little bit of some lightly rested tequilas." vs 89/100 from Angus @ Whiskyfun.com: http://www.whiskyfun.com/archiveseptember21-2-Glenlivet-Bladnoch.html#180921

maltman55 Member Senior 88 31 jul 2022 9:54 am

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Нос	88	malty, and pleasantly sweet
Вкус	88	round, tasty, hints of sherry & rum, somewhat edgy
Финиш	87	pleasant, becoming dry towards the end Conclusion: Pleasant and drinkable whisky, but I miss the distinctive. Where is your character?

el Gato Connoisseur 89 21 jul 2023 1:44 pm

Notes from whiskyfun.com: Ben Nevis 10 yo (46%, OB, 2021) A tasteful and confident looking re-branding if you ask me. I always think lots of blank space is rather cool and powerful on a label. Although, it does look quite 'Japanese', if I may say so… Colour: straw. Nose: impressively, and immediately, 'old school'. Lots of chalk, waxes, plaster, limestone and white flowers. Feels closer to these late 90s batches in profile than some of the sweeter recent batches. Goes on with some lemon peel, waxy citrons, hay, and barley water. Wonderfully natural and, if I may say so, uncommercial. Mouth: lovely fat and waxy arrival, lots of olive oil, light ointments, natural barley derived sweetness and encroaching exotic fruits ala the 1996s. Wonderful texture in the mouth and 'presence', makes you wonder if they haven't added one or two older casks to the mix? Finish: good length, oiliness, malt extract, waxes, citrus oils, very lightly medicinal and gently herbal. Comments: I dread to think how many far, far more expensive whiskies would be unceremoniously slaughtered by this and Springbank 10yo. This is charming, hugely characterful, precise, distinctive, extremely well balanced and, most importantly, totally delicious. Someone dangerously clever was behind this… SGP: 562 - 89 points. https://www.whiskyfun.com/archiveseptember21-2-Glenlivet-Bladnoch.html#180921

Stav974 Expert Senior 87 31 jul 2023 9:29 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

ThePeatyBurn Member Senior 73 12 jan 2024 9:04 pm

Spirity, simple, citrus, green herbs, tropical fruit

Palisker Connoisseur 85 29 dec 2025 7:25 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

ConvalRen Connoisseur 87 15 oct 2021 7:18 pm

Sweet and well balanced, relatively cheap, and still affordable. I hope the price doesn't rise due to a certain French man's influence.

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 88 05 nov 2021 5:03 am

Great, very fruity, light smoke, great balance. For Fridays

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Нос	88	Creamy vanilla, desert dough, sour ripe pear, and very light fruity smoke
Вкус	89	Creamy sweet slight sour juicy pear, lemon peel oil with light peaty floral smoke
Финиш	88	Medium, floral smoke, very fruity, vanilla

JoshNRW Connoisseur 86 29 jul 2022 11:16 pm

(Update Dec. 22: I can give the whisky two more points today, after I've had it in the glass several times and allowed myself a lot of air. I think 90 euros is too steep, but it's a very good 10yo 46% whisky a year 2022. But unfortunately that is relative and shows where the bar is today Today I find subtle tartaric acid in the background, which disappears when the whisky breathes for ten minutes. I still think that the Ben Nevis 10 is one of the whiskys that has changed the least in profile, but unfortunately it cannot deny the difference in quality to the 2001 Ben Nevis 10. With a lot of air I upgrade it by one point today and in terms of taste and finish it has also deteriorated slightly, but it is still noticeable and has become a bit thinner. If the old bottling is available for 20 euros more, then that's two points more for a whisky that is between 86.5 and 89 points. For me it's a world). This is not a whisky for the blender glass, because there a clear New Make note is too present. In the Glencairn glass it appears much more voluminous and offers more aromas. All in all an average, but exciting Highland whisky, which already has its own character for the key data. However, that is to be expected given the high price. However, I don't need a bottle of this as it's not the flavor profile I like, as I only like those grassy flavors in mature and oily whiskys.

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Нос	87	(Update Dec. 22: Today the whisky looks very Ben Nevis like, but everything in thin or light. Nice and good Ben Nevis aromas, but unfortunately without heart or intensity.) Almost 88, more like 87.5 points. In contrast to the Blenders, there is a slight peat-sulphur note here, which is not there in the Blenders glass. I wouldn't call the whisky smoky though. Behind it, the whisky also appears darker than in Blenders. A sweetness of wildflower honey and hazelnut liqueur is present in the middle. The grassy citrus notes from the beginning are always present and often gain the upper hand. Orange peels can also be found in this colourful, not always perfectly balanced mix of aromas.
Вкус	86	86.5 On the palate again a grassy citrus note and relatively subtle sweetness and a dry, tart spiciness. Unfortunately, it's not quite my cup of tea and overall it still seems relatively young and, despite the drinking strength, a bit too alcoholic, too mineral and not round.
Финиш	86	The mouthfeel is not oily and, like the palate, is comparatively harsh and dry for the 46 percent.

claymore84 Expert Senior 87 26 nov 2022 12:24 am

Tasted on 11-26-2022. 86-87

Ringstone Expert Senior 82 15 jan 2023 7:51 pm

Very simple malt, not unpleasant but nothing special either

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Нос	84	Barley malt, citrus fruits, spices, nutmeg, apple peel, grapefruit
Вкус	82	barley malt, spices, oak; creamy
Финиш	80	bitterness, citrus

RRRoman Member Senior 85 20 oct 2025 11:33 pm

eNZzo Expert Senior 86 17 feb 2026 9:12 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

Mapl Connoisseur 87 15 oct 2021 10:43 am

It needs time in the glass / 15 min +

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88

mothers_finest Expert Senior 86 13 nov 2021 10:41 am

I absolutely agree with LDB. I actually have hazelnut cream and a bit of caramel on my nose. Somehow cool. A stable malt on the palate and finish, but the nose really deserves a plus point in terms of attention. Good PLV.

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

holborndrinker Connoisseur 81 22 feb 2022 10:17 pm

A drink to serve to visitors - you don't have to rink it and they may take the hint and not come again...alright, but underwhelming.

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Нос	83	Sour apples, weetabix and a dash of nail varnish.
Вкус	80	Difficult to describe - quite a thick mouthfeel, faint trace of apple, weak spice, slightly anonymous.
Финиш	79	Fairly short and a little flat.

gerrit de guru Expert Senior 87 21 jul 2022 10:35 pm

Compared to the previous batches indeed a little rougher and more citrus notes. The spirit shines through a little more and the fruitiness make it a rather fresh edition of the ten. Same score as the last batch before with the old livery. For some reason hard to obtain, which is a shame.

Acetate Expert Senior 84 21 aug 2022 12:43 pm

Still a good dram, good to have it back but not on par with the 10y I fell in love with a decade ago

нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

besar Connoisseur 84 19 sep 2022 4:57 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

SRB Connoisseur 86 03 jan 2023 9:24 pm

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Mane140486 Expert Senior 86 19 sep 2023 10:06 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Dramrunner Expert Senior 86 30 dec 2024 10:44 am

Sweet whisky with a dry aftertaste, hints of vanilla/oak and honey

90ClubWhisky Connoisseur 85 07 apr 2025 8:31 pm

Light, straw color. Quite oily structure.

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Нос	87	At first, quite dry. Peculiar. A bit chemical. Varnishes. Then sweeter aromas come in. Caramel, honey and vanilla. Floral. A meadow with blooming flowers on it. Then floral aromas. Then orchard fruit. Green apples. A bit of spice. After a while, alcohol is slightly noticeable. Citrus. Mandarin. Wax. On the second nose, a lot of yeast dough comes in.
Вкус	84	Varnishes. Dry. Chemical. Old barrel. A bit of spice. A trace of ginger. Minerality. Salt. Wax. A trace of ash. A lot of salt. Slight oiliness.
Финиш	85	A pinch of spice. Pickled ginger. Quite dry. Old barrel. A touch of caramel, less sweet. White pepper. Traces of vanilla, again less sweet. Grapefruit peel. Albedo. Minerality. A trace of ash after the second sip. Quite a long finish.

TimkoT Connoisseur 85 28 jun 2025 9:42 am

нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

rolabob Connoisseur 85 14 oct 2025 5:30 pm

roscodunn Member Senior 90 18 nov 2025 9:05 pm

C'mon, S.V. gave it an 89 'cos it's only 46%Vol, but let's be franc, it's just the perfect sipping strength when it's this delicious. It's a 90, and y'll know it...

Joschbert Expert Senior 87 23 dec 2021 11:57 pm

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

JJKATED Expert Senior 86 17 oct 2022 5:14 pm

Ideal-price

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86

TomAndIngrid Connoisseur 78 05 dec 2022 7:57 pm

The world doesn't need it.

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Нос	81	herbs, fruit (pear), wood
Вкус	78	Fresh wood, briefly vanilla, herbal chemistry, tart
Финиш	75	medium long, bitter

RamiW Expert Senior 85 16 sep 2024 10:23 pm

Nice blend of light floral and waxy notes, and the dirty earthy/leafy notes I get in most Ben Nevis expressions so far.

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Нос	86	Floral, grass, wax, honey, vanilla, light fruit.
Вкус	85	Fruity, fresh, a dirty earthy note, tomato, some dark bitter chocolate.
Финиш	84	Medium, fruity and bitter leafy notes.

eselsim Expert Senior 88 09 nov 2024 11:03 pm

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 86

The_Osprey Expert Senior 86 17 feb 2025 9:03 pm

Ben Nevis 10 Year Old Official Release, 46%. 25ml sample, presumably from a very recent bottling, consumed at home Feb 2025. Pale golden. Aroma has peach and apricot esters – fruity in an almost new-makey sort of way, some butter and chalk, slightly burnt wax. Body is watery. Taste again has a lot of fruit notes – ‘waxy’ fruits almost like marzipan fruits, maybe underripe pineapple that morphs into apple, also quite meaty, salty suggesting a hint of peat. The finish is a bit waxy and astringent but never gets too much over the course of 25ml. Rounded and characterful on the palate. The aroma is okay but quite youthful-seeming and the spirit character I’ve seen in independent bottlings doesn’t come across. I do get the distillery character on the palate though. The consensus online seems to be that the quality of this bottling has fallen dram-atically recently. I don’t have the experience to comment on that, but this is still a really good whisky in my book. The flavour notes I’m getting are miles away from what I’ve read from others, suggesting that (in agreement with some of the commentary I’ve seen) that there is now much less sherry cask influence in this than there used to be. Very good stuff in any case. 3.6/86

NieZnajacSieNaWhisky Expert Senior 84 27 sep 2025 9:32 pm

Nose: Honey, lemons, bread crust, vanilla, light smoke, unripe wild strawberries and raspberries. Very fresh and sweet. Taste: Grass, orange peel, lots of caramel, chamomile, buttered toast. Finish: Medium-long. Ginger, pepper, vanilla, caramel, pudding, buttered toast, caramels.

LDB Connoisseur 86 12 nov 2021 9:49 pm

Somewhat strange Nevis. Definitely with older components, but it doesn't quite work for me.

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Нос	86	Smells like.... hazelnut liqueur, Caramac bars, and after a while subtle fruitiness comes with elderberry. Oily impression, slight note of glue.
Вкус	86	A wave of elderflower syrup arrives, but then quickly Grandma's kitchen cupboard with a mixture of fondor, old oil and meat broth. Everything is very balanced and smooth.
Финиш	85	It quickly turns a bit woody, which is a shame as the tannins come through a bit too clearly.

DerDennis! Specialist 88 12 nov 2021 10:25 pm

Look nice 10s. Comes close to the 2017 bottling, just has a little less ... character. I like it very much.

нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87

Thoma Connoisseur 83 14 aug 2022 2:07 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

glenrob Connoisseur 86 02 nov 2022 12:51 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

JonasWoo Member Senior 76 06 jan 2023 7:55 pm

нос 81 · вкус 74 · финиш 74

zzqfyl Connoisseur 87 16 sep 2023 9:17 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

Highlander65 Expert Senior — 01 nov 2025 8:33 am

Color: gold Good, robust, complex, not banal but at the same time very pleasant.

malograna Expert Senior 86 08 sep 2026 5:47 am

Arireekr Member Junior 86 10 sep 2026 6:30 am

just normal. not a special.

SingleMaltRussell Expert Senior 89 30 sep 2021 1:41 pm

This is the best expression of the chocolate/coffee/orange/leather profile I've had to date. It is present at every stage and is ruthlessly effective and enjoyable as it surfaces and sinks repeatedly throughout the other present flavours. Clear sweetness and dryness without it being too sweet or too dry. Despite being 5.4% lower ABV than NWFTB this is hotter than I anticipated from the nose and just in general. It all works in the mix, though. Whereas I wouldn't say that the whisky that contains this is "watered down", I will say that Ben Nevis is tangibly the backbone, providing much of the character and sequential narrative that I recognised. *Edit - I finished this bottle recently, and I felt like I should revisit this review with my thoughts. As you can tell, I was a big fan of this bottle when I first got into it. However, it has been the most inconsistent whisky drinking experience of my life. I went right off it for quite a while, finding that it had gone flat with the life seemly washed out of it, but my last sips were again, really enjoyable. With the extra experience under my belt I'm going to knock this down a few notches.

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Нос	89	Immediately there is a warm and deeply charismatic announcement of rich, dark chocolate covered coffee beans, orange oil and new leather. Some prunes, and rum raisin are also billed, but take a back seat, content in their complimentary roles. Further supporting cast members include delicate vanilla wafer, foreshadowing allspice and a non-speaking part for liquorice root.
Вкус	89	As the curtain rises, stagehands of confectionery sugar and limoncello fumes can briefly be glimpsed, clearing the stage for the arrival of a dry but crema-creamy opening monologue of further desiccated fruits, with a mildly tropical accent. The headline mocha, orange oil and leather trio step forward into the spotlight, their harmony and presence now fully illuminated, only for a sudden scene change of ginger rising through dry ice, heralding a plot twist lead by a gloriously mutinous trio of black and white pepper and allspice.
Финиш	88	Continuing without an interval, the theatrical spice threesome heatedly battle for supremacy, both peppers quickly succumbing and repositioning themselves with ginger as loudly humming background singers. Once again chocolate coffee, orange and leather step forward to deliver a touching finale and then, as they take a bow sasparilla and cola nut try to sneak on stage for autographs.

thierryziegler Expert Senior 86 04 nov 2021 12:35 am

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

Sleinn nam Ffoh Connoisseur 88 27 jan 2022 9:55 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Whisky.Hedonist.MY Connoisseur 86 23 may 2022 8:04 am

A lighter version of Ben Nevis compared to the previous 10YO. Grassier, fruitier and a lot of floral notes.

нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

JBKwb Connoisseur 85 03 aug 2022 1:26 pm

нос 87 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

Bene37 Expert Senior 83 15 mar 2023 7:23 pm

Nose: aromatic, orchard (pear, quince, grapes, apple), hay, floral, some blossom honey, some mineral notes, musty note Palate: rather flat and watery, mineral, orchard (as above), hay, some blossom honey, slightly musty Finish: short to medium-long, somewhat snappy and sour, mineral notes, pear, quince, some blossom honey Rating: not the real thing. It's a shame, that used to be one of my favorite standards, but this one doesn't pick me up (anymore?). To me it seems rather flat, half-baked and unspectacular. One less classic. 83/100 or 5/10

Whiskywobbler Expert Senior 83 16 jul 2023 10:59 pm

So much more potential from this spirit than this. Really feels like a rush job and/or a lack of proper cask maturation.

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Нос	83	Porridge, hint of bbq smoke, ripe pears, quinces, minerals (in particular iron). The basics of the spirit are definitely promising, but it does not smell like a 10-year-old, rather 6-7 years. The alcohol is not completely integrated and is rather stingy. After a while faint notes of wood appear.
Вкус	82	Here the lack of proper wood maturation comes much more to the foreground. A wave of alcohol, followed by lemon and lime, green grapes, minerals, and a slightly sweeter site (nectarines, pears).
Финиш	84	Decent length with minerals, fresh green fruits (grapes, apples, pears) and again the minerals (calcium, iron).

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 87 22 oct 2023 3:41 am

A nose that has some similarities with that of Coire Leis, but more focused on dates, exotic fruits and chocolate. Coffee, varnished wood and dried fruit. Beeswax, a hint of smoke, we find the particular character of the distillery, but in a less significant way. On the palate, it's honeyed, slightly lemony and sparkling, with easy-drinking spices, notes of dried banana and chicory, a little dry at the end. Long finish, on heather, chocolate cake, undergrowth, humus, fermented grapes. For me, who loved the 2016 edition, it's a disappointment. We have the impression that it is younger, more diluted, even if it is not. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/10/ben-nevis-10-yo-2021.html

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 88

MDSpringbank Expert Junior 85 23 oct 2024 11:03 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

grigori9 Newbie 90 29 jun 2026 10:42 pm

sengaia Expert Senior 88 12 oct 2021 8:30 pm

The nose is great, very waxy and fruity, the palate adds dry white wine and lots of mineral notes. The finish is short and waxy. It’s not very complex but what it does it does very well. The surprise to me is how straightforward of a dram this is, it never goes off piste. If you like the wacky side of Ben Nevis this may disappoint you, but to me this is a success.

yggr Connoisseur 85 12 nov 2021 9:55 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

DramALife Connoisseur 80 18 mar 2022 9:09 pm

S 7 Clean & easy, not complex but professionally crafted. A rather smooth one judging from the nose. Will take a blender's glass to get more notes from it. [78-82] Good buy when I've extra money to spend, most whisky stays within this band. N 25 First off a clean, young, refreshing sandalwood aroma. Then a handful of fresh citric fruit. Some new make sweetness. Touch of toffee malt developing. Baselined by spices (white pepper, nutmeg) P 25 Very fruity (stone fruit), barley sugar. Oaky & malty. Slowly getting some new leather notes. Then oak spices & refreshing menthol arrive at the end. F 3 Short finish. All spices. A bit dry at the edge. Subtlely fruity in the background.

gaboruso Connoisseur 85 05 aug 2022 11:17 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

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