7.4

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Color: Dark ruby, thin beige head. Aroma: Sweetish, chocolate, Whiskey. Taste: Malty, notes of chocolate, pretty subtle Ben Nevis Whiskey, subtle peated, quite some wood and tannins. Some molasses, bit sugary, some raisins, light hints of coffee and ripe dark fruit. Boozy, warming mouthfeel. Medium to over medium body, low carbonation. Medium sweet, moderate bitterness. Dry mouhfeel. I expected more Ben Nevis for 18 months barrel ageing, I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't the first use of this barrel after the Ben Nevis period. Overall ok, but not what I was hoping for.