Ben Nevis Old Particular 1996 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Ruby Cook

May 19, 2026, 05:21:39

Feels warm and cosy, with a bit of honey, oak and soft spice. Slightly smoky at the end, quite smooth tbh 🥃 Nice for a quiet evening, very easy to sip.

Christopher Russell

May 11, 2026, 15:43:07

Right then 🥃 Nose: Proper lovely. Vanilla and honey straight away, bit of citrus peel lurking. Maybe some toffee? 🤔 Palate: Smooth as owt. Malty sweetness with a touch of spice - ginger and cinnamon prehaps. Hints of apple and pear, maybe a bit of dark chocolate sneaking in 🍫 Finish: Medium to long, leaves you with a warm oaky aftertaste. Slight smokiness lingers, quite pleasant really 😊 Overall: Cracking dram that. Would deffo have another. Perfect for a wee nightcap by the fire 🔥

Sienna Moore

May 6, 2026, 09:10:48

Hm, that nose is proper smoky-sweet, innit? Like a cosy bonfire with a drizzle of toffee. 🔥 Got a lovely fruitinessy bit... maybe stewed apple? And defo some nuty notes. The wood comes through too, gives it a proper grown-up feel. Sip it slow... yeah, there's the vanilla and that sherry cask bit. Lingers nicely. 🥃 Aye, 9 years in the barrel did this one well. Solid dram.

Yvonne Palmer

May 4, 2026, 08:51:20

Right then, just had a cheeky bit of that new bottle. 🔥 First impression? Like proper burnt toast – you know, the good kind where it’s all crisp and nutty. Then a wave of warm cinnamon roll, all sticky and sweet. 🍪 There’s a touch of old leather in there too, like a favourite armchair. And right at the finish, a whisper of ripe pear, all juicy and fresh. 🍐 It’s got a lovely, long finish. Proper warming. A real slow sipper for a cold evening. Nice one.

Paul Hughes

Apr 30, 2026, 19:41:52

Just tried this whisky, and wow, the nose is full of smoke and honey 🍯🔥. On the palate, I get vanilla and caramel with a spicy kick. The finish is long and warming, with a bit of peat. Really enjoyed it! 🥃 Sometimes I pick up floral notes too, quite lovely. Definately one to savour. 😊