Ben Nevis 19 Year Old Cadenhead Black Dumpy Bottle Circulated in the 1970s

Indeed, a distinctive distillery. Ben Nevis BENNEVIS 19yo CADENHEAD Black Dumpy Bottle 46% The aroma features old sherry, with strong notes of caramel and black sugar, charred grain, herbs, cinnamon, richness. Upon drinking, it also exhibits old sherry characteristics, herbal old liqueur, sweet and savory savory delicacies, a rich sweetness with a good tannic finish, and a long, body-rich aftertaste beyond its alcohol strength. [Good/Very Good] An old bottle from Cadenhead's Black Dumpy Bottle series, featuring Ben Nevis 19-year-old maturation. It is believed to have circulated in the 1970s, with distillation likely occurring before the 1960s. The overall aroma is dominated by unexpected old sherry notes, with caramel-like sweetness, charred grain characteristics, and spices like herbs and cinnamon. Even when diluted, it remains rich. Upon tasting, the old sherry character and intense sweet-tannic profile reminiscent of herbal old liqueur are evident, along with savory grain elements that avoid a paper-like texture. Overall, it's a delicious malt, and the lively aroma defies expectations of an old diluted whisky. Revisiting it again confirms that Ben Nevis has always been a distinctive distillery.