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Signatory (distilled at Ben Nevis), Cask #7438, 31 year old, 1975 vintage, 58.4%, $300
Very traditional West Highland style: somewhat rustic, muscular, and oily in texture, with notes of leather, bourbon, espresso, orange peel, kiwi, and a suggestion of ultra-aged Caribbean rum. Occasionally, a softer side of vanilla and coconut shows itself, but, if this whiskey were a man, he would be a lumberjack.
(4th Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#4)
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Wild Scotsman (distilled at Ben Nevis), 13 year old, 1992 vintage, cask #693, $70
Very robust and chewy-this whisky has plenty of gusto-with notes of toffee, vanilla cream, bitter chocolate, powdered cocoa, and almond fig cake. Background citrus (especially on the nose), tobacco, and polished leather. Nice depth for such a young whisky, and very exciting.
(2nd Quarter 2007 Issue-Vol. 16#2)
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Ben Nevis (10 year old, 46%)
Antique gold. Aromas of toffee, malty sweetness, fresh mint and subtle oak. Mouth coating, creamy texture-almost chewy-with flavors of toffee, almonds, dark chocolate, and subtle wood spices on the finish.
Style: single malt Scotch whisky. Price: high $30s. Limited availability nationwide (imported by Vintage Hallmark Collection, 516/869-9170).
This is a very pleasing, straightforward whisky that is quite mature for its age.
(1st Quarter 2001 Issue-Vol. 10#1)
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