Ben Nevis – 10 Year Old (70cl, 46%)

This is the 10 year old Ben Nevis single malt, a bottling first introduced in 1996 and described as the distillery's largest-selling single malt. It is presented in a 70cl bottle. Its character is built on a touch of peat, plenty of oak, a hint of bourbon and a little sherry, with a sweetness that stays balanced. The nose is fresh and fruity, with oak, toffee, fig, sultana, plum jam and orange marmalade. The palate is slightly dry and creamy, with toffee, fudge, malted barley, Christmas cake, vanilla and light peat. The finish is very long, with balanced spice, dark chocolate and caramel.