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Ben Nevis 15 years 1996 Of. Sherry Cask n°1654 - One of 523 - bottled 2012

  • 51.70% |
  • 0.70L

A 15 year old single cask Ben Nevis (#1654) distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2012, matured in a sherry cask. Two other casks (#1652 and #1653) were also fi…More info

  • Distillery: Ben Nevis
  • Appellation: Single Malt Whisky
  • Country/Region: Scotland , Highlands
  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 2.5cm
  • State: 1 slightly marked label

Lot presentation
Ben Nevis 15 years 1996 Of. Sherry Cask n°1654 - One of 523 - bottled 2012

The wine

A 15 year old single cask Ben Nevis (#1654) distilled in 1996 and bottled in 2012, matured in a sherry cask. Two other casks (#1652 and #1653) were also filled on the same day and left to mature in the distillery’’s Warehouse No. 3. A limited edition of 523 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.

Detailed characteristics

  • Distillery: Ben Nevis
  • Vintage: 1996
  • Bottler: Of.
  • Age: 15 years
  • Appellation: Single Malt Whisky
  • Country/Region: Scotland , Highlands
  • Alcohol percentage: 51.70 %
  • Volume: 0.70L
  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 2.5cm
  • State: 1 slightly marked label
  • Case: No
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Color: Brown
Ben Nevis 15 years 1996 Of. Sherry Cask n°1654 - One of 523 - bottled 2012
Ben Nevis 15 years 1996 Of. Sherry Cask n°1654 - One of 523 - bottled 2012

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iDealwine price estimate
Ben Nevis 15 years 1996 Of. Sherry Cask n°1654 - One of 523 - bottled 2012

iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format