Pre- Sale Malts of Scotland 1996 Ben Nevis 30 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Malts of Scotland 1996 Ben Nevis 30 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an extraordinary long-aged Highland release distilled in 1996 and matured for three decades before bottling. Drawn from a single cask and bottled at natural cask strength, this rare Ben Nevis expression highlights the distillery’s renowned waxy texture and tropical fruit character, elevated through extended maturation. Rich, vibrant and remarkably elegant, this release captures the complexity and depth that have made well-aged Ben Nevis whiskies highly sought after amongst collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

Distillery: Ben Nevis Distillery
Bottler: Malts of Scotland
Age: 30 Years Old
ABV: 47.3%
Vintage: 1996
Cask Type: Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Cask Number: MoS 26015
Outturn: 199 Bottles

Founded in Germany, Malts of Scotland has built a strong international reputation for sourcing exceptional single cask whiskies that showcase authenticity, individuality and minimal intervention. Their releases are carefully selected to highlight the natural personality of each distillery and cask, with a focus on quality maturation, cask integrity and limited outturns. Older Ben Nevis releases have become particularly admired for their distinctive waxy profile and exotic fruit complexity, making bottlings such as this increasingly rare and collectible.

Tasting Notes:
An intensely expressive nose opens with vibrant yellow fruits, ripe bananas and honeydew melon layered alongside fresh citrus oils and elegant notes of white peach. Beneath the fruit-forward character lies the unmistakable waxy quality Ben Nevis is celebrated for, intertwined with soft honey, mango lassi and delicate candle wax richness. The palate is luxuriously creamy and textured, revealing white nougat, vanilla cream and ripe pear before evolving into layers of lychee, guava and green grapes. Subtle white pepper spice provides structure against notes of apple jelly and lingering waxy depth. The finish is long, refined and beautifully balanced, carrying tropical fruits, gentle spice and mature waxy complexity with remarkable elegance.