Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 70cl, 46%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber
Nose: Honeyed malt, orchard fruits, light citrus, and soft spice.
Palate: Full-bodied with flavours of malt sweetness, apple, vanilla, and gentle peppery spice.
Finish: Medium to long with lingering malt sweetness and subtle oak spice.
Description
Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 70cl 46% is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky independently bottled by Duncan Taylor as part of the well-known Battlehill series. This expression highlights the distinctive character of Ben Nevis distillery, offering a rich and robust Highland style.
Matured for 12 years in oak casks, this whisky develops a balanced profile combining malt richness, gentle sweetness, and subtle spice. Independent bottlings such as this one often showcase a slightly different perspective on the distillery’s character compared to official releases.
The Ben Nevis spirit is known for its full-bodied and slightly oily texture, often displaying notes of orchard fruits, honeyed malt, and delicate spice.
Bottled at 46% ABV and presented in a 70cl bottle, this expression retains a natural character and delivers a bold and authentic Highland single malt experience.
Why Choose Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Battlehill?
This independent bottling from Duncan Taylor’s Battlehill range highlights the character of Ben Nevis distillery with a well-balanced and approachable age statement.
The 46% ABV bottling strength provides greater flavour intensity and complexity compared to standard bottlings.
Ideal For
This whisky is ideal for Highland whisky enthusiasts, collectors of independent bottlings, and those looking to explore the character of Ben Nevis through a different interpretation.
Product Details
Product Name: Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Battlehill
Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand / Bottler: Duncan Taylor
Series: Battlehill
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Region: Highlands, Scotland
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 46%
Age Statement: 12 Years Old
Cask Type: Oak Casks
Collector’s Note
The Battlehill series by Duncan Taylor is well known for offering accessible and characterful single malt whiskies from respected Scottish distilleries. Bottlings such as this Ben Nevis 12 Year Old allow whisky enthusiasts to experience the distillery’s character through an independent bottler’s interpretation.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.10 kg |
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