87 / 100
The documented character has a clear dark-fruit and spice thread: strawberry jam, sultanas and figs on the nose, then dark fruit jam with dried-fruit accents on the palate. Cinnamon and cloves keep it from reading as simply sweet, while espresso and toasted almonds add a roasted turn. For an eight-year-old Ben Nevis, the sherry-cask influence is the main point of interest; the oily mouthfeel also gives the notes some texture. It sounds focused, with the listed details staying around fruit, spice and roast.
Reviewed by wildmint_notebook
- Nose
- Cinnamon bread, strawberry jam, sultanas and figs, A hint of cloves and soft espresso
- Palate
- Dark fruit jam, Subtle spices and dried-fruit accents, Oily mouthfeel
- Finish
- Toasted almonds and cappuccino flavours linger