Ben Nevis
Cask #617

Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1997 Pearls Of Scotland

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Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1997 Pearls of Scotland is a rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from single cask #617. Read more
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1997 Pearls Of Scotland
Regular price £120.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £120.00 GBP
£100.00 ex VAT
Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Gordon & Co.
Cask: #617
Cask Type: Single Cask
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: Highland
Vintage: 1997
Age: 17 Year Old
ABV: 52.7%

Tasting Notes

Flavour Layers Nose Aromas of ripe orchard fruits, toffee, and honeyed malt, layered with hints of oak spice. Palate Bold and complex, delivering flavours of dried fruits, caramel, malt loaf, and a touch of dark chocolate. Finish Long and warming with notes of fruitcake, toasted oak, and subtle Highland smokiness.
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old 1997 Pearls of Scotland is a rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from single cask #617. Distilled in May 1997 and bottled in October 2014 by Gordon & Co. for the Pearls of Scotland series, this limited edition captures the robust, full-bodied character of Ben Nevis with rich fruit, oak, and spice. Only 301 bottles were produced.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • Distilled May 1997, bottled October 2014

  • Single cask release: #617

  • Bottled for the Pearls of Scotland series

  • Only 301 bottles produced

  • A richly flavoured Highland malt with fruit, malt, and oak depth

A rare single cask Ben Nevis that highlights the distillery’s powerful Highland style.

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The Distillery

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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