Ben Nevis Scotch Whisky

Ben Nevis Scotch whisky distillery was established in 1825 by “Long John” McDonald, a 6ft 4in descendant of a ruler of the western Scottish kingdom of Argyll. One of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland it is named after and located at the foot of Scotland's highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

The water source for the whisky is the Allt a’Mhuilinn (the Mill Burn) that originates as snowmelt from the mountain. It could hardly be purer or colder.

In 1989 the distillery was sold by Whitbread to Mitsui, partner of the Japanese whisky-makers Nikka. The new owners restored distillation of malt whisky in 1990 under the name Ben Nevis Distillery Co Ltd.

Ben Nevis Whisky Tasting Notes

Distillery Style

Nose : Sweet malty and fruity, toffeed.

Palate : Firm and full bodied. Toffee and dark chocolate, very malty,

  slightly nutty.

Finish : Dry with orange fruitiness.