{"product_id":"cadenhead-ben-nevis-2012-13-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky","title":"Cadenhead Ben Nevis 2012 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCadenhead Ben Nevis 2012 13 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Highland single malt from Scotland's oldest independent bottler: distilled in 2012, matured 13 years in bourbon and Oloroso hogsheads, and bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV) in a 700mL bottle — non-chill filtered, natural colour — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Nevis is one of Scotland's great muscular Highland malts, and thirteen years is enough for its character to stand up to active casks. Cadenhead matured this release across bourbon and Oloroso sherry hogsheads, marrying vanilla-and-honey oak with dark sherry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes (independent review of this exact bottling): the nose opens with biscotti, clootie dumpling dried fruit, apricot marmalade, and ginger; the palate brings walnut whip, golden syrup, and spiced cardamom buns; the finish lingers on hazelnut, cocoa, and blackcurrant, fading on a dark, slightly bitter note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy buy it? Because sherried Ben Nevis at this age is a connoisseur's malt — distillery bottlings rarely show this cask combination — and Cadenhead's Original Collection pricing keeps it honest. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=WM+Cadenhead\"\u003eWM Cadenhead collection\u003c\/a\u003e, more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\"\u003esingle malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/a\u003e, and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\"\u003efine spirits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing note: neat in a tulip glass; a teaspoon of water opens the sherry fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Ben Nevis distillery?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands, at the foot of Britain's highest mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks were used?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon hogsheads and Oloroso sherry hogsheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV), 700mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill-filtered or colored?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — non-chill filtered, natural colour, per Cadenhead's standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WM Cadenhead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50531383115819,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/b22-bennevis.jpg?v=1790665829","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/cadenhead-ben-nevis-2012-13-year-old-single-malt-scotch-whisky","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}