Wemyss Rum 'n' Raisin 1989 Tullibardine

Ben Nevis 26 Year Old 1974

This is an ‘old’ Ben Nevis, meaning a distillate from before Nikka took over. You will remember that the Japanese group Nikka (known for Yoichi and Myagikyo) acquired Ben Nevis in 1989. Since then, only a 10 Year Old and blend are marketed. That was quite different before. This is a 26 Year Old Ben Nevis, distilled in 1974 and bottled in 2000. Ah,...

Score 91/100

Ben Nevis 22 Year Old (1991) Sherry butt (Signatory) Cask 2910

Nose: Interesting. You can detect the Sherry but it's not overkill. There's a hint of oranges, raisins, toffee and spices. Palate: Lemon, oranges and raisins. Finish: Fruity and warm. Dry with spice late on. Balance: The Sherry is ever-present without blasting everything else away, but... it all seems a little confused. There almost needs to be...

Score 89/100

Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1995 Sansibar

It is fair to say that Ben Nevis 1994 to 1997 is among the best stuff recently produced at this distillery – obviously in combination with good wood. Today I will try a single cask from 1995 – obviously a sherry cask – that was bottled by the German company Sansibar after 24 years of maturation, for the Swedish whisky club Slainte by Magnus...

Score 88/100

Ben Nevis 12 Year Old 1997 Carn Mor Vintage Collection

The Carn Mor Vintage Collection is a selection of 24 exceptional single malt whiskies, from 24 single casks, from 24 different distilleries and 24 different years of distillation. Unique is also the fact that they are all bottled at 48% ABV and available only in bottles of 20cl. All expressions are non-chill filtered and non-colored. Today, we are...

Score 79/100