Ben Navis Un - Chillfiltered Collection

Worth knowing

Chill-filtered whiskeys are cooled down to about 5°C for bottling in order to remove suspended matter such as oils and fats, which occur in the form of flocculation and wood detachment, for aesthetic purposes. By omitting the cold filtration process, the suspended matter, which according to the current state of scientific knowledge can be classified as harmless, is retained as a flavour and aroma carrier, resulting in a more intense and complex aroma. In addition, a temporary slight cloudiness can set in, which is an indication of the gentle filtration. In addition, all whiskeys that are not cold-filtered are bottled with at least 46% alcohol by volume in order to avoid this cloudiness at room temperature.

Aromas

As with the vintage distillate from 2010, the Ben Nevis Un - Chillfiltered Collection 2013, with its rough character, also shows the origin from the Scottish West Highlands. After pouring, the whiskey rests golden yellow in the glass and immediately unfolds its mineral charm in combination with blueberry pie and icing sugar notes. Gradually, the nose reveals the finest oak and notes reminiscent of oven-fresh oatmeal biscuits. Already at the first sip, the single malt unfolds its full-bodied character on the palate. At first, it reveals sweet malt, milk chocolate and blood orange aromas, which are accompanied by a warm oak note. The taste experience is rounded off by a spice combination of white pepper and candied ginger. The long-lasting finish is interspersed with cappuchino, leather and fine liquorice notes, resulting in a multi-layered interplay of aromas.