Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1996 Cadenhead's 176th Anniversary

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Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1996 Cadenhead’s 176th Anniversary is a rare and highly collectible Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Cadenhead's to celebrate the 176th Anniversary of William Cadenhead. Read more
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1996 Cadenhead's 176th Anniversary
Prix habituel £240.00 GBP
Prix habituel Prix promotionnel £240.00 GBP
£200.00 ex VAT
En vente Épuisé

Bottle Information

Bottler: Cadenheads
Cask Type: bourbon hogshead
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Volume: 70cl
Region: Highland
Vintage: 1996
Age: 21 Year Old
ABV: 49.10%

Tasting Notes

Nose Fresh and inviting, with notes of orchard fruits, honeyed malt, vanilla, citrus zest, and subtle waxy tones, alongside hints of spice. Palate Rich and textured, offering flavours of apple, pear, creamy vanilla, malt sweetness, and gentle spice, with a distinctive oily character. Finish Long and warming, with lingering fruit, soft spice, vanilla sweetness, and a touch of waxiness.

Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1996 Cadenhead’s 176th Anniversary is a rare and highly collectible Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by Cadenhead's to celebrate the 176th Anniversary of William Cadenhead. Distilled in 1996 and matured for 21 years in a single bourbon hogshead, this exceptional expression was released in a limited outturn of just 174 bottles.

Produced at Ben Nevis Distillery, this single cask showcases the distillery’s robust and characterful style. Bourbon cask maturation enhances the spirit with notes of vanilla, orchard fruits, and gentle spice, while retaining Ben Nevis’ signature waxy texture and complex Highland profile.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Ben Nevis Distillery
  • Distilled 1996, matured 21 years in a single bourbon hogshead
  • Bottled to celebrate the 176th Anniversary of Cadenhead's
  • Limited release of just 174 bottles
  • Showcases classic Ben Nevis waxy texture and Highland character
  • A distinctive and collectible anniversary bottling

The Ben Nevis 21 Year Old 1996 Cadenhead’s 176th Anniversary is a beautifully balanced and increasingly scarce single malt, offering depth, texture, and complexity. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of characterful Highland whisky.

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Ben Nevis
Founded:1825
Region:Highlands
Style:Highland Malt Whisky
Known For:Highland Malt Whisky
Ben Nevis Distillery is an iconic Highland malt whisky producer established by John McDonald in 1825 at Inverlochy, just north of Fort William, and situated at the foot of Ben Nevis—Scotland’s highest mountain. Renowned for its rich heritage, the distillery installed a Coffey Still in 1955, enabling simultaneous production of malt and grain whiskies until 1981. Today, Ben Nevis Distillery is owned by Nikka of Japan, with a core range featuring the Ben Nevis 10 Year Old and McDonald’s Traditional, plus occasional single cask bottlings that delight whisky connoisseurs worldwide.
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