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Молодой Ben Nevis с заметным влиянием шерри-бочек, часто описываемый как сложный и необычный для своего возраста, с нотами сухофруктов, специй и лёгкой сернистостью. Мнения о балансе и интеграции алкоголя расходятся.
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В отзывах этот виски чаще всего описывают как молодой, но при этом удивительно зрелый и сложный для своего возраста, с отчётливым влиянием шерри-бочек (в том числе предполагаемого Oloroso), которое, однако, не подавляет характер дистиллерии. В ароматах и вкусе регулярно упоминаются сухофрукты (изюм, финики, чернослив, инжир), красные и тёмные фрукты, специи, дуб, кожа, шоколад, кофе, мёд, ваниль и ирис, а также характерная «грязная»/затхлая нота и лёгкие сернистые тона. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что виски кажется старше своих лет, и что он хорошо подходит для холодной дождливой погоды; часть рецензентов называют его удачным по соотношению цена/качество (около €50) и «опасно питким».
Вместе с тем оценки и впечатления неоднородны: некоторые указывают на заметную молодость, резкость и недостаточную округлость, плохо интегрированный алкоголь, излишнюю сладость или горечь, а также на то, что аромат слабее вкуса и послевкусия. Отдельные отзывы отмечают, что виски улучшается со временем в бокале и с добавлением воды, а сернистые и затхлые ноты нравятся не всем. Финиш описывают по-разному — от среднего до длинного, с сухофруктами, специями, кожей, кофе и шоколадом.
собрано 22/45 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T06:57:29Z · источник evidence
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
A very distinctive whisky, with an unconventional profile. It has some hints of sulphur, which is not for everyone. This whisky goes well with the cold fall weather.
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| Нос | 85 | At first, it is muted, revealing itself reluctantly. Then malt tones, industrial motifs, mineral notes, light sulfur tones, overripe fruits, wet soil, spices, vanilla and creamy toffee motifs appear in the foreground. |
| Вкус | 84 | Very spicy, yet sweet. Notes of fruits, spices, malt, bitter chocolate, oak and sulphur. |
| Финиш | 84 | Continues on the palate, spicy, with notes of fruit, malt, spice, sulfur, bitter chocolate and coffee. Medium lingering. |
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
PROFILE: Spicy, dessert-like tender, sweet with a hint of bitterness; NOTES: Caramel apple, cinnamon and baking spices, caramelized bananas. RATING: 88pts – |87 – 89 (B+) → Great|
Brilliant young Ben Nevis, definitely one of the best whiskies currently in the price range up to €50. Truly a little gem - two bottles secured for the future. Update March 2025: The first opened bottle confirms my review of the sample. Everything was done right!
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 89
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Spicy/sharp somewhat dirty/muffy sherried whisky. My guess as the composition goes would be 2 ex-sherry and 1 ex-bourbon cask vatted together. For under 9 years of age, this whisky is quite an achievement, has to be said! For me, that was one of the better Ben Nevises I had so far. Ideal for cold rainy days. Medium complexity and viscosity. Excellent price/performance ratio at around 50 Euros.
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| Нос | 86 | Good quality ex-sherry casks are at work here! Muffy, dusty, appears to be older as it really is, dried fruits, red berries, dates, figs, possibly orange peel, something earthy, malt, baking spices, toffee, hint of vanilla. |
| Вкус | 86 | Matches the nose. No Sulphur nor overt bitterness. Quite nice... |
| Финиш | 85 | Long and spicy. |
Interesting young whisky, which varies between musty sherry and buttery bourbon notes. Better suited for advanced palates.
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| Нос | 84 | Buttery and rum raisins. After that rather fresh and bright with a slight mustiness, which can be interpreted as dirty sherry. |
| Вкус | 85 | Buttery at first, then fresh fruits and nuts. At the second sip the sherry influence was much more recognizable. Interplay of musty sherry and buttery boubon-cask notes. |
| Финиш | 83 | soft, no spice and again buttery. Very similar to the palate, rather short |
This Ben Nevis is a delicious young sherry whisky. On the nose, its youthfulness isn't entirely concealed by the slight alcohol peaks and effervescence. This is where I like it least. However, its taste and finish are all the more pronounced. There are lovely sherry aromas, but they're not overly overdone, and they even make the whisky seem older than its 8-year-old age. I think that, in addition to sherry casks, a bourbon cask was also involved among the three casks used. Elixir Distillers often mixes casks, and I've often liked the result. A fairly solid sherry profile with a youthful vigor, but with some rough edges. It's dangerously drinkable, and the bottle probably won't last too long.
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| Нос | 86 | Sherry casks were clearly at work here. But they were definitely not one of those now famous and infamous wet casks that overpower the malt with extreme fruit and sweetness. While this Ben Nevis has a youthful, crisp, and tangy alcohol content, its aroma profile is considerably older. Behind the slight alcohol peaks lie well-balanced aromas of dark dried fruit, raisins, and a certain dusty, musty quality that makes the malt seem older and more mature. You might also find a few traces of sulfur if you look for it. A few drops of water reveals blossom honey, and the aroma spectrum brightens overall. The fruit gives way to apricots and ripe peaches. I like the subtle mustiness, that special dirty note that lies in the background; it adds dimension to the whisky. |
| Вкус | 87 | The whisky opens with a surprisingly sweet flavor. Dried dates and figs accompany honey and blueberries. Pipe tobacco, leather, and a generous portion of raisins complete the sherry cask aromas. Afterwards, the spiciness increases due to the influence of the oak casks, without drifting toward the unpleasantly sharp side. The alcohol is much better integrated in the palate than it is on the nose. A slightly bitter note emerges towards the finish, as if melting a few pieces of dark, bitter chocolate in the mouth. But the bitterness quickly dissipates. |
| Финиш | 87 | The dried fruits, along with the tobacco and raisins, sit sticky on the palate, allowing the whisky to linger longer. The spice, paired with a hint of ginger, also contributes to a medium-length finish. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Very fruity, red fruits all over, later on some more sweet notes as well, honey and oranges. Very pleasant dram for sure.
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| Нос | 86 | Fruity, (over)ripe fruits, applrs, prunes, dades, raisins. After some time more oranges come through. A bit mineral, chalky. |
| Вкус | 86 | Quite smooth initially, thick structure, some power, pepper. Red fruits, cherries, currants, raisins. Later on some sweet, honey notes. |
| Финиш | 85 | Quite some power now, ripe fruits, raisins, prunes, currants, cherries. Medium long finish. |
He's really matured for his age, very complex with an unusual profile. 87/100.
A whisky that surprises me, as I would have expected a hogshead or bourbon cask aging. But the first thing you can clearly see is a sherry note. More specifically Oloroso. Fruity acidity and walnut. First thought: Awesome! He looks much older and very complex. On the palate then a nice sweetness, light leather note and malty. Also the Oloroso barrel comes through again (if it really is one, just my opinion). The finish is very long, with coffee, leather, candy floss and a dusty book spine (is Ben Nevis distillery character for me).
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
At Ben Nevis you have to try before you buy. This one is a good value for money purchase.
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| Нос | 86 | |
| Вкус | 88 | |
| Финиш | 87 | Dried fruits |
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
A decent whisky. It seems a bit too young and not fully developed, but it improves noticeably with some time in the glass and a bit of aeration.
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| Нос | 84 | Sherry, port, dried plums, floral notes, nuts, and a slightly dirty spirit. |
| Вкус | 85 | Sweet, with plenty of sherry influence. A touch alcoholic. Herbal, with a slight tartness. The heavy distillate takes center stage. |
| Финиш | 85 | Fairly short, dry, and warming. Dried plums. |
Great selection of casks: pleasant sherry influence without overpowering the Ben Nevis character. Would it be possible to have two ex-bourbon barrels and one ex-sherry barrel? Very complex both on the nose and on the palate with a nice leather note on the finish.
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| Нос | 90 | Pleasant light/mild sherry, figs, garden fruits, plums, cinnamon, ripe apples, spices, aromatic oak, malty sweetness, oranges, vanilla. |
| Вкус | 86 | Sherry, spices, fruits, pepper, oak, dark chocolate, leather, dates. |
| Финиш | 90 | Getting drier, leather remains. Different, brilliant! |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Conclusions. Quite a good whisky for an 8 year old. This is a rare case where the taste and aftertaste look much more solid than the aroma. This is, of course, a plus, but if we evaluate the release without concessions, then in terms of profile it still remains a young, perky whisky, albeit not entirely ordinary. Score 84
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
For the age and price this is really quite nice. Gotta love the Ben Nevis spirit - it's such a unique new make. Obvious refill sherry notes, which without water make the whisky quite bitter. Add a few drops, give it some time and it becomes a very balanced malt with the typical Ben Nevis funk which tends to disappear in the older bottlings. The 48% definitely help here - I'm sure if this was bottled at 46% or lower it wouldn't have held up as well. Definite recommendation if you can buy it for around €50.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
On the nose, wild honey and typical Ben Nevis dirtiness, tart fruit like blood orange, heather. With a little time, it becomes sweeter, pastry notes. The initial dirtiness has changed into a beautiful, spicy tartness that forms an exciting combination with the sweeter pastry notes. Like it! But the youth is noticeable on the tongue: it is quite sharp and not particularly "broad". Again, bitter honey, slightly sizzling wood and a good shot of anise determine the taste and finish. I think the nose is great! Unfortunately, the taste and finish are noticeably lacking.
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Very malty, like stout beer in whisky form. But then there's considerable bitterness behind it, and not much else. So I'm a bit disappointed; the predecessor was somehow better, in my opinion, despite being a year younger. Still, it's by no means a bad whisky.
A bit out of round and oversweetened, the alcohol is not well integrated either. A positive for me is that the sherry is not overpowering, the distillery character is nicely present - 04/09/2023
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| Нос | 84 | Malty, sherry is subtle, the alcohol is pungent on the nose, dates, roasted aromas, coriander, toffee |
| Вкус | 83 | Sweet, dry for a short time, roasted malt, dates, brown sugar, sweetness is long lasting, honey |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium length, fruity, banana, creamy, pepper, honey, white chocolate |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Too young.
нос 86 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
85-
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 86 | Full, sweet, dates, Maggi spice - a hint of sulphur |
| Вкус | 86 | Fir honey, espresso, cocoa, "spicy" - again light sulphur |
| Финиш | 86 | Block malt, tart to bitter, medium length |
A very nicely balanced whisky at a very fair price.
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| Нос | 88 | Raisins, dates, leather, orange and caramel. Overall rather on the sweet side. |
| Вкус | 87 | The nose repeats itself. The sweetness is a little less present on the palate. |
| Финиш | 86 | medium length The sweetness here develops into a peppery spiciness, which gradually decreases and leaves notes of coffee and chocolate. |
Tasting: 08.2023 Re-tasting (unplanned): 05.2024 (87/91/90) Absolutely great whisky for the money!
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| Нос | 86 | *2023* MUFF! I love it! :-) Lots of fruit sweetness. Dark red fruit. Dried orange. Earthy and mineral. Malt. Light herbal influences (lovage in the foreground). The mustiness breaks down into sulphur, clay cellar and damp forest floor. In the middle of it all, a hint of citrus. The herbs increase over time (herb meadow. Freshly mown). *2024* - 87 points Ben Nevis' character is there, but with a lot of impetuous youth. It seems very metallic and uneven. At first... Cellar mustiness. Iron. Sulphur. The whisky opens up more over time. Subtly fruity (bitter orange note). Buttery. Slightly meaty (umami). Malt. Later sweet vanilla. The fruit turns dark red and fully ripe. Toffee. Slightly drying. The herbs increase over time (herb meadow. Freshly mown). Sulphur, clay cellar and damp forest floor. In the middle of it all, a hint of citrus. |
| Вкус | 88 | *2023* Creamy-oily. Very fruity with cherry and a sticky honey sweetness. Malt and tannic wood. Cinnamon. Pepper. Orange. Vanilla. *2024* - 91 points Creamy. Oily. Full-bodied. Immediately salivating. Mhhh Really great red fruit note with a hint of wood and malt. Vanilla. Overall a great taste. A light trace of sulphur is always present. In the mouth, the whisky seems more like it is 12 - 15 years old. A hint of spices. Leather and chocolate. Slightly drying. |
| Финиш | 86 | *2023* Medium-long. Bitter wood. Tart herbs. Tobacco. Fruity sweetness. Pepper dominates briefly. Chocolate. *2024* - 90 points Medium length. Sweet honey with hints of orange. Dry, red fruits. Wood. Malt. Sulphur. |
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