Master of Malt Masterpiece Ben Nevis 26 Year 1998

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Distilled at Ben Nevis, this expression spent 26 years maturing in a refill bourbon hogshead before finishing in a rum barrique. The rum cask brought tropical notes of fruit alongside the vibrant barley at its core. And, as always, this expression was bottled without chill filtration and at natural colour.

Total Worldwide Outturn: 301 bottles

Master of Malts Tasting Notes

Nose: Juicy! Barley water, ripe fruit funk, and yeasty bread dough. Apples and pears are joined by tropical notes of tangy pineapple, creamy lemon curd, and Madeira cake.

Palate: Soft, creamy, sweet, and balanced. A fizz of sugary sherbet bursts through at the start, opening the way for bright notes of papaya, melon, and pear.

Finish: Fresh, fruity, juicy, with vibrant barley, buttery oak, gentle spice, a hint of liquorice, a floral touch of Parma Violets, and lingering creamy depth.

700 mL

45.5% ABV