Ben Nevis 27 Year Old ‘Director’s Special’ – A Rare Highland Treasure of Time and Terroir
Distilled at Ben Nevis in 1996 and matured for more than 27 years in a single hogshead, this Director’s Special release from The Single Malts of Scotland series represents a masterful expression of Highland craftsmanship. With just 228 bottles produced and bottled at 59.5% ABV, it offers extraordinary depth, texture, and character.
Tasting Experience
Appearance: Deep amber with a rich, oily sheen
Aroma: Matcha chocolate tempered by lychee, guava, honeyed citrus, and aromatic spice
Palate: Silky and dense, revealing dried mango, peach juice, blood orange, grapefruit, with nuanced bay leaf, nutmeg, and white chocolate notes
Finish: Long and velvety, lingering with dark honey, cinnamon, and a pronounced grapefruit zest
Craftsmanship Notes
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Distilled in 1996 at the historic Ben Nevis distillery in Scotland’s Highlands
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Matured in a single hogshead for over 27 years under independent bottling by The Single Malts of Scotland
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Bottled at 59.5% ABV, non-chill filtered, no added color
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Limited edition: only 228 bottles worldwide
Accolades & Reception
Reddit reviewers praise this as one of the most viscous and fruit-forward examples from Ben Nevis, noting its balanced tropical fruit and wood interplay
Enjoy It Best
Best savored neat in a large-nosed glass or with a few drops of water to open its layers fully. Ideal for quiet reflection, keen collectors, or pairing with rich desserts and spice-forward cuisine.
A rare and refined single malt that showcases decades of aging and Highland tradition, available on Royal Batch.
