Ben Nevis 11-year-old SV

Very monotonous and overloaded. A generic, but drinkable whisky.

A sample brought back from Whiskyherbst in Berlin. The main palate have components that make you think it is older. But it's to one dimensional with too little change.

Nice nose, but the taste is far too woody.

Aroma: Grainy base note, sweet wood spice, machine oil in the base, double-grain notes, wild honey, little fruit Taste: Spicy base note, quite present alcohol, little fruit, relatively one-dimensional, subtle cherry note, medium finish with subtle bitter almond note. Color: Yellow gold, medium waterline, clear Conclusion: An uncomplicated "everyday sipper" that also brings the typical "dirtyness" of Ben Nevis to the glass - but I don't necessarily need a large bottle...

"Dirty," yet also well-rounded sherry aromas. Not just first-fill, it seems, which suits the whisky well. Cherry blossoms, vanilla caramel cream, berry notes. On the palate, there's that slight "Ben Nevis grit" again, but lovely sherry flavors, balanced, with well-integrated spice and wood in the form of nuttiness. The finish is intense and long enough; the 46% ABV is perfect, you don't need any more. I can't understand at all what some people are saying about it being "too woody." Overall, I like it very much.

Nutty sherry, too monotonous, not bad price-wise but I don't need it. I'd rather pay twice as much and buy, for example, the Secret Speyside Exceptional Cask.

3+10+11+6 = 80 Nose: Orange-fruity, apricot; Palate: Tart orange crate - would be a sell candidate, sold at a €5 loss

In anticipation of the Scots' World Cup match, a specially dedicated bottle of whisky is being prepared for the warriors and the army of boys in "skirts." Bravely, go forth! A typical Daily Dram, perfect for sipping during a match, without much in the way of inhaling or savoring. This whisky is like a good wife... She's always there, always at your beck and call, doesn't bother her husband, and when you look at her, she's a joy to behold.

there is more sherry than Ben Nevis character, but it still has a nice and approachable taste. The price/quality ratio is exceptionally good.

“We’ll be coming, we’ll be coming, we’ll be coming down the road!” Three generations of us made the trip to Boston for Scotland’s first World Cup in 28 years! Expectations were high, and the banter and the Bostonians didn’t disappoint! This trip of a lifetime meant that when I saw Signatory Vintage’s Tartan Army release, it was a must-buy. A Ben Nevis 11-year-old at 46% ABV. On the nose, and throughout, it is very sherried — maybe a wet cask. The usual dates and raisins are there on both the nose and palate. There is definitely something ‘dirty’ or ‘rough’ about it. At times, it drinks as though it were much higher than 46% ABV, and it’s spicy — intensely so at times. The finish is sweet and minerally. Like Scotland, it didn’t last long, as I drank it with our branch of the Tartan Army. And perhaps that’s where the comparison ends. “We know it ain’t no Springbank.” It was good, but, much like the national team, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing — that certain ‘Billy Gilmour’ factor. It had the ingredients, but not quite the spark to make it memorable.

beautiful daily dram

A fair and affordable bottle for those who like the current crop of cask-forward OBs. Reminds me a bit of how Glendronach 15 is now, not as a spirit but how the cask notes come out loud and clear.

After about three-quarters of a bottle, I still haven't formed a final opinion. This is a whisky that, like few others for me, depends on the day. On some days it's extremely smooth, velvety, and easy to drink; on others, it's stiff and unapproachable. Nevertheless, I'm glad to have a whole bottle to be able to appreciate its nuances. It seems to be more harmonious, especially if it's not the first one I have in the evening. Notes from a rather mixed day:

Simply a good drinking whisky.

Overall, a really good daily dram that, despite the strong sherry influence, still leaves room for the character of Benevis. Very fairly priced and therefore also recommended for casual enjoyment.

For the price, a recommended purchase for Ben Nevis fans.