The Highland morning mist clings to the slopes of Ben Nevis as this exceptional single malt awakens in its oak slumber. Cadenhead's Ben Nevis 13 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Highland single malt from Scotland's Ben Nevis Distillery, bottled at natural strength of 46% ABV after maturing for thirteen years in a marriage of oloroso sherry hogsheads and bourbon barrels. From the shadow of Scotland's highest peak, Ben Nevis Distillery has been crafting Highland single malts since 1825, drawing pure mountain water from the Allt a'Mhuilinn. Cadenhead's, established in 1842 as Scotland's oldest independent bottler, selects only the finest casks for their Original Collection, presenting this Highland expression without chill filtration or added coloring to preserve the whisky's authentic character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Highland heather honey, dried orange peel, warm baking spices, toasted almonds, gentle peat smoke
• Palate: Orchard fruits, dark chocolate, cinnamon bark, sherried sultanas, creamy vanilla from bourbon wood
• Finish: Medium to long with lingering spice, dried fruit sweetness, subtle mountain herbs

Product Details

Spirit Type	Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV	46% (92 proof)
Volume	700ml
Age Statement	13 Years
Distillery	Ben Nevis Distillery
Region	Highlands, Scotland
Barrel Type	Oloroso Sherry & Bourbon Hogsheads
Bottler	Cadenhead's Original Collection
Filtration	Non-chill filtered

Perfect For

• Highland Evening Contemplation: Neat sipping while watching the gloaming settle over Scottish hills
• Whisky Society Tastings: Showcasing the marriage of sherry and bourbon cask influences
• Burns Night Celebrations: Honoring Scottish heritage with authentic Highland character
• Autumn Fireside Sessions: The perfect companion for crisp nights and good conversation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cadenhead's Ben Nevis 13 Year taste like?

This Highland single malt offers a complex profile balancing the rich, nutty sweetness from oloroso sherry casks with vanilla and spice from bourbon barrels. The nose reveals Highland heather honey and warm spices, while the palate delivers orchard fruits, dark chocolate, and sherried sultanas, finishing with medium length and lingering mountain herbs.

Is Cadenhead's Ben Nevis good for cocktails?

While this 13-year-old single malt can be used in premium whisky cocktails, its complex cask influence and natural bottling strength make it ideal for neat sipping. The non-chill filtered presentation preserves oils and flavors that shine brightest when enjoyed with just a splash of Highland spring water.

How should I drink Cadenhead's Ben Nevis 13 Year?

Serve neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, allowing the whisky to breathe for several minutes to fully develop its Highland character. Add a few drops of pure water to open up the marriage of sherry and bourbon influences, revealing layers of fruit, spice, and gentle peat that define this Highland expression.

What makes Cadenhead's different from other Scotch bottlers?

As Scotland's oldest independent bottler established in 1842, Cadenhead's specializes in selecting exceptional single casks and small batches, bottling them without chill filtration or artificial coloring. Their Original Collection represents whisky as the distillery intended, preserving natural oils and authentic flavors often filtered out by larger producers.

Is this similar to other Highland single malts?

This Ben Nevis expression shares Highland characteristics with whiskies from nearby distilleries like Oban and Dalwhinnie, but its unique location beneath Scotland's highest peak and dual cask maturation create distinctive mountain herb and fruit notes. The combination of oloroso and bourbon influence offers more complexity than single-cask Highland malts.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.