| Brand | Cadenhead’s |
| Region | Scotland |
| Spirits Type | Whisky |
| Spirits Style | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% |
Product details
Cadenhead’s Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 is an independent bottling showcasing the character of Ben Nevis, a historic Highland producer founded by John McDonald in 1825 at the foot of the mountain that gives the distillery its name. Cadenhead’s presents this expression after maturation in a combination of Bourbon and Oloroso hogsheads, bringing together the influence of two different oak cask styles. The result is a layered profile that combines orchard fruit, baked confectionery, spice, nuts, and cocoa, reflecting both the character of the original whisky and its extended maturation in carefully selected casks.
The nose opens with biscotti, clootie dumpling, apricot marmalade, and ginger. On the palate, walnut whip, golden syrup, and cardamom buns create a rich confectionery character, while the finish develops into hazelnut, cocoa, and blackcurrant. The progression from apricot and baked pastry to syrup, spice, nuts, and dark fruit gives this 13-year-old expression a detailed and evolving profile, with the Bourbon and Oloroso hogsheads contributing complementary layers of character.
