I Hope This Ben Nevis Tastes Good

I Hope This Ben Nevis Tastes Good

Special Reserve, The Whisky Exchange 
Single malt - West Highlands
Dark gold
48% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, tyre rubber, toffee, raisins, hints of smoke, hints of honey. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, cool, thickens slightly, slightly slippery. 
Tasting:  Bitter. Malted grains, honey, tyre rubber, walnut skins, black tea, hints of fried eggs. 

Finish: Long. Raisins, black tea, vanilla, honey, hints of fried eggs. 

Comments: 

Thanks Andrea and Jason. This is a limited edition bottling from the Whisky Exchange. Quite bitter, but clean and well constructed. The flavours are well defined, if a bit sulphurous. Rather unusual and indeed enjoyable.

Verdict:

I like this.