The Ben Nevis 1997 - 19 Year Old whisky is a noteworthy expression from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), highlighting their commitment to sourcing remarkable whiskies from across Scotland. Distilled at the Ben Nevis Distillery, this whisky is known as SMWS 78.41, where '78' signifies the distillery, and '41' indicates the cask from which the bottle comes.
This particular whisky was distilled on the final day of 1997 and matured for 19 years before being bottled on 16th November 2017. It underscores the uniqueness and complexity that can be achieved with two decades of patient maturation.
The expression has matured in a refill ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt, a detail that whisky enthusiasts may find intriguing. The choice of cask type often plays a significant role in the final character of the whisky, with sherry casks typically imparting rich, deep flavours.
As a limited release, only 726 bottles of this SMWS 78.41 expression were produced. The rarity of this whisky, along with its age and unique maturation, positions it as a collector's item. This bottle is indeed an embodiment of the craft that goes into the creation of high-quality, single malt expressions.
Age: 19 Years Old Size: 700 mlStrength: 57.1 %
Distillery:
Ben NevisBottler: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
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2018-2024
Between 2018 and 2024,
the value of Ben Nevis 1997 19 Year Old SMWS 78.41 underwent an average annual change of
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