Ben Nevis 51 years 1966 Of. Cask n°4278 - One of 120 - bottled 2017 LMDW

  • 41.50% |
  • 0.70L

A single cask (#4278) of Ben Nevis distilled in 1966, aged in a hogshead and bottled in 2017 for La Maison du Whisky. From the first wisp of a nose, this version captivates us and sets us adrift in her shimmering, dreamlike world - a world teaming with sensuality and poetry, a beautiful combination …More info

Description du lot

  • Distillery: Ben Nevis
  • Appellation: Single Malt Whisky
  • Country/Region: Scotland , Highlands
  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • State: 1 good appearance

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Ben Nevis 51 years 1966 Of. Cask n°4278 - One of 120 - bottled 2017 LMDW

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  • Current Price Estimate

  • €3,355
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  • 19/04/2024 €3,814

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Lot presentation
Ben Nevis 51 years 1966 Of. Cask n°4278 - One of 120 - bottled 2017 LMDW

Cuvée presentation

A single cask (#4278) of Ben Nevis distilled in 1966, aged in a hogshead and bottled in 2017 for La Maison du Whisky. From the first wisp of a nose, this version captivates us and sets us adrift in her shimmering, dreamlike world - a world teaming with sensuality and poetry, a beautiful combination even if it is slightly unusual. Remarkably produced, its aromatic and taste palate have remained impressively youthful. All of the images and ideas it presents to us seem to have been seized and somehow captured in the bottle just the day before. It feels almost like this Ben Nevis refuses to recognise time, preferring to live only in the present moment. We're talking about timelessness here - immortality. The nose reveals notes of exotic fruits and curry. The palate is marked by beeswax, peach and apricot. Lastly, the finish is very autumnal with a wide range of nuts. A limited edition of 120 bottles.

The distillery Ben Nevis

Scotland, Northern Highlands. Distillery operational. Owners: Ben Nevis Distillery Ltd, Nikka Whisky Distilling.

Founded in 1825, Ben Nevis' story is closely linked to that of the internationally renowned blend Long John. In 1831, Ben Nevis became the property of John MacDonald, who was nicknamed Long John due to his exceptional height. From 1955 to 1981, a Coffey still was installed at Ben Nevis, enabling it to distil both a grain spirit and a malt spirit. It was a production method dear to many Japanese distillers, including Nikka, who bought the distillery in 1989. To mark the occasion, the oldest cask of Ben Nevis was bottled, leading to the release of the highly sought-after Ben Nevis 1926 63 Year Old Under Strength, a limited edition of 98 bottles. Since then, Ben Nevis has continued to develop its individuality and maintains its exclusive character by offering extremely rare editions of its vintage single casks (1966, 1967, etc.) and small batch versions, such as Ben Nevis 1966 21 Year Old. Like Karuizawa, Ben Nevis is a robust malt that takes well to long maturation in ex-sherry casks.

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Detailed characteristics

  • Distillery: Ben Nevis
  • Vintage: 1966
  • Bottler: Of.
  • Age: 51 years
  • Appellation: Single Malt Whisky
  • Country/Region: Scotland , Highlands
  • Alcohol percentage: 41.50 %
  • Volume: 0.70L
  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • State: 1 good appearance
  • Case: Yes
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Color: Brown

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