I have a sweet spot for old Ben Nevis , so I was very curious about the Whiskybroker ’s latest offering. It’s a vatting of six underproof hogsheads, all filled at Ben Nevis on 15th mars 1966 and bottled 10th of april 2015, with just 29,5% of alcohol. Therefore it’s not whisky but a ‘Spirit of the Highlands’.

Ben Nevis 49 yo 1966 (29,5%, WhiskyBroker 2015, 524 btl.)

Nose: interesting. Very oaked, with some hints of paint thinner, glue and the characteristic waxiness, like lipstick. Some floral notes, hints of facial creams as well (vetiver). It reminds me of...