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Отзывы описывают насыщенный шери-профиль с тёмными фруктами, карамелью и орехами, при этом несколько текстов отмечают сладость как доминирующую и лёгкую алкогольную резкость. Мнения о финише расходятся: от приятного и долгого до самого слабого места.
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В большинстве текстовых отзывов профиль строится вокруг шери, тёмных и сушёных фруктов, карамели и орехов. Нос описывают как сладкий и округлый, с нотами миндаля, изюма, чернослива, карамельного пудинга, а также мясными и умами-оттенками вроде соевого соуса и подливы; встречаются упоминания дымка, табака и йода. Во вкусе преобладают сладость, шери, специи (перец, тмин), карамель, шоколад, орехи и древесные ноты; часть отзывов отмечает лёгкое тело и нехватку маслянистости, другие — маслянистость и интегрированный алкоголь. Несколько отзывов прямо называют сладость доминирующей и связывают её с влиянием касков PX и Oloroso, а один отзыв считает профиль нетипичным для Ben Nevis.
Оценки финиша расходятся: его описывают и как средне-долгий с шоколадом, орехами, лакрицей и лёгкой горечью, и как средне-короткий, чистый и сдержанный, а в одном отзыве — как самое слабое место. Отдельные замечания касаются алкоголя: он либо хорошо интегрирован, либо портит впечатление; также упоминается, что вода снижает интенсивность и делает профиль более молодым и менее сложным. По соотношению цены и качества виски неоднократно называют приятной покупкой, хотя один отзыв отмечает, что он уступает по характеру предыдущим выражениям.
собрано 12/22 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T05:43:19Z · источник evidence
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Dark forest honey, smoked almonds, salt, BBQ sauce, umami, suplhur, spiced prune jam, funk and dirtiness, cold smoked ham |
| Вкус | 87 | Dark forest fruit, blackberry jam, sea salt, candied orange, tobacco, barnyard, cold smoke ham, chilli and ginger heat |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium - a whiff of peat smoke, forest honey, spice, dark chocolate with chilli, candied range, mint, funk |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
A dessert-driven whisky centered on dark fruits and caramel. Quite uncharacteristic of Ben Nevis’s usual style.
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| Нос | 84 | Light alcohol presence, overall rounded, restrained, and gentle. The top layer reveals mint, dried dates, raisins, and dark fruits, accompanied by a caramel pudding sweetness. Beneath that are subtle notes of almond, canned cherries, and a faint hint of alcohol. Oak influence is relatively low, leaning more toward a combination of fermented character and fruity sweetness. The aroma is clean and understated, with details tucked beneath the surface rather than immediately expressive. |
| Вкус | 83 | Medium-light body with a smooth texture, though lacking in oiliness. The entry brings a noticeable spiciness and slight sharpness, with a relatively linear structure. Flavors align closely with the nose, centered on malt and fermented notes, alongside a 2nd Oloroso-style woody character. A touch of oak emerges toward the finish, but without much weight. No bitterness on the finish; slightly sweet overall but not cloying, presenting a clean and straightforward profile. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium-short finish, clean and well-contained. Lingering notes of spice, canned cherries, and caramel pudding remain. The persistence is moderate, but the profile stays tidy and uncluttered, ending on a light and brisk note. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 86 | Creamy strawberry. Fudgy, burnt caramel. Almond, plum and peach. |
| Вкус | 87 | Nougatine, raisin, caramel, mocha, peach and strawberry. |
| Финиш | 86 | Nougatine, raisin, blueberry, caramel, peach and almond. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
Can water withstand
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
A pleasant, easy-drinking sherry, which loses a point because of the alcohol, what a shame.
Definitely more sherry, with apricot, yellow peach, mirabelle and greengage plums, a drop of honey, a cloud of sooty smoke, brown tobacco, varnished wood. Runny egg yolk. Crushed red berries. A whiff of iodine. On the palate, it's not bad, woody, slightly lemony, almonds, vanilla milk, but the spices make their presence felt quite quickly: cumin and black pepper. Macerated raisins, Chinese soy-banana cake. The finish is fairly long, but not so powerful: chocolate brownie, hazelnuts, licorice, a slight bitterness, earth and ferns. Fig cookies. It's not bad, of course, but it doesn't have the same character as the previous expressions. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/09/ben-nevis-2014-100-proof-edition-63-10.html
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 88
Ben Nevis Aged 10 Years, Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Series Ed 63. 57.1% of course. 60ml sample from Whisky Site. Consumed at home on a very rainy day in Dec 2025. Dark amber. Aroma is creamy. Very lactic in fact. Raspberry yoghurt in a big way. Oh dear, the PX cask has really taken over here. Background molasses. Yikes – this sort of lactic vibe might be my least favourite whisky profile. Everybody is different, and you might like it. It’s just so yoghurty. Vanilla raspberry smoothie. Balloons (like the smell of a packet of blow-up-yourself balloons). Over time there’s some more typical raisin. Body is light, slick and just bordering into oiliness. Taste is spicier than the aroma had suggested, which is a blessing. I thought it was going to be a sweet mess, but it’s not. Charred, some white pepper. The very clear raisin flavours are not overbearing, and actually it’s quite pleasant on the palate. It always impresses me how Ben Nevis spirit can stand up to even the most heavy handed of cask treatment, and it still shows up here with some spiritous heat and graininess. 3.2/77 With water aiming for 48% - the raisin and chocolate comes out more on the aroma. Chocolate covered strawberry. Body is watery. Taste is breathy, strawberry notes, char. Easy-going, some good spice and char to it. Has some balance to the palate – leaning spicy rather than sweet, which is good in my book, and it’s not just a sherry bomb. Not a fantastic whisky by any means, but at the price it’s not too bad. 3.3/79
A 10-year-old Ben Nevis from the 100 Proof Edition. It's relatively dark, matured in 1st fill PX and 2nd fill Oloroso. So it could be relatively sweet. glen-efze.de
85,50
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | |
| Вкус | 85 | |
| Финиш | 85 | 85,50 |
aroma: soft, rounded, sherry, dark fruit taste: smooth, rounded, sherry, spices, dark fruit No offense, but I can't smell anything other than sherry in it.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
July 2026 Retail shop 136,000
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
The nose and taste are exceptionally pleasant for the price. The finish is a bit unusual. You can linger over it for a long time, enjoying the many interesting aromas. And on the palate, it lives up to the promise of the casks and the distillery itself. That's a lot of sherry whisky for €45. A great buy. We've only experienced a more satisfying finish – even in this price range.
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| Нос | 88 | The initial impression is of almonds and a delicate amaretto aroma. It smells very sweet, with a pronounced alcohol note. It has a hint of Christmas stollen, some raisin and damp hay, and somewhere in the background, soy sauce. With prolonged sniffing, a meaty note emerges: gravy with plum jam and caramelized brown onions. The aroma is sweet and umami, with dark fruitiness. Above all, it's sweet, very sugary, and reminiscent of overcooked plums. With water, it smells much more youthful and less complex. There's a touch of caramel candy and Amarena cherry, but it's subtle. |
| Вкус | 85 | The first impression is one of intense, sugary sweetness, followed by a taste of damp paper, sometimes found in young whiskies. Little bitterness, barely astringent, but definitely oily. Above all, very sugary. Initially, it doesn't seem overly complex, but there's also a hint of salt and, again, something meaty. Perhaps soy sauce again, but cooked down with honey. Second sip, still without water: once more intense sweetness, but now with a distinct impression of furniture polish, more astringent, mouth-filling, lots of caramel, cinnamon, Big Red bubble gum, candied and chocolate-covered ginger. A nice cask influence. In fact, overall, still barely on the bitter side. Hardly any harshness either; the alcohol is beautifully integrated. Sweetness is simply the dominant flavor. With a teaspoon of water, it loses considerable intensity. The sweetness remains dominant, with more nuttiness and woodiness emerging, but you can sense its youth in the form of a certain cardboardiness. The alcohol is never a problem. |
| Финиш | 80 | The finish is medium-long and only faintly bittersweet. Sugar dominates throughout the entire tasting experience. There's a hint of soy sauce. Only at the very end are there some bitter notes, especially after significant dilution. Overall, the finish is the weakest aspect of this otherwise very pleasant wine. |
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