Ben Nevis Heavily Peated 7 Year Old, Oloroso Sherry Cask, Edition No. 75, 2019, Signatory Vintage, 57.1%

The pepper and oak give the smoky core a dry edge, while dark raisins and cocoa add a softer counterpoint. That contrast sounds warmly appealing without losing the whisky’s bold character.

Reviewed by harbourwren

Nose

Campfire smoke, Dark raisins, Cocoa

Palate

Pepper, Oak, Chocolate, A clear smoky core

Finish

Long, warming and smoky, Peat, Cocoa, Dried apricot, Oak spice, Delicate bitter orange-peel edge