Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis 1996 25 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No. 58A, Refill Butt Cask, 1996, Decadent Drinks, 53%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 35
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

This Ben Nevis 1996 25 Year Old Whisky Sponge Edition No.58A is a single malt Scotch from Ben Nevis distillery, part of the collaborative Whisky Sponge series from Decadent Drinks. Distilled in 1996, the whisky matured for 25 years in a refill butt. Half of the contents of the cask were disgorged and bottled at 53% ABV, with an outturn of only 348 bottles. It is described as a 'hyper-distillate driven' Highland malt whisky.

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LatestSGD 397
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LowSGD 358
SGD 402SGD 386SGD 370SGD 354Price (SGD)Observed dateDec 16May 10Dec 16 - SGD 358 - Whisky.Auction - Dec 16, 2025May 10 - SGD 397 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - May 10, 2026

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 10, 2026SGD 396.89
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Dec 16, 2025SGD 358.44
Cask type
Refill Butt
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Decadent Drinks
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
No. 58A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
348
Has box
No
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Whisky Sponge Edition
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Pineapple, lemon, vanilla custard, and tropical fruits with hints of vegetable roots and motor oil.
Palate
Oily and woody with crisp apple juice acidity, tropical fruits, sweet and sour notes, and a touch of white pepper.
Finish
Long and slightly drying, with lingering white pepper, bitter orange, and a resinous, prickly bite.
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