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Illustrative image · Illustrative — Client photo: Whisky Jury Ben Nevis 1999, 27, bottled 2026; ABV not clearly visible.

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Whisky Jury Ben Nevis 1999 2026 27 Years Old 47,5%

Independent Bottler: Whisky Jury

A one dimensional & bitter, over sherried Ben Nevis

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The Whisky Agency Ben Nevis 1996 2025 28 Years Old 43,5% — foreground bottle label

The Whisky Agency Ben Nevis 1996 2025 28 Years Old 43,5%

Region: Highland
Independent Bottler: The Whisky Agency
Age: 28 years
ABV: 43.5%
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2025

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Illustrative image · Illustrative bottle photo: Ben Nevis Vintage Highland Reserve. Representative of the reviewed product line; the exact reviewed release is not confirmed by this image.

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Milroy Ben Nevis 28 1996 51,8%

Region: Highland
Age: 28 years
ABV: 51.8%

Available at Amber Room89

Milroy's of Soho & The Wealth Spirit Ben Nevis 1996 2025 28 Years Old 49% Cask 758 — bottle label

Milroy's of Soho & The Wealth Spirit Ben Nevis 1996 2025 28 Years Old 49% Cask 758

Region: Highland
Independent Bottler: Milroy's of Soho
Age: 28 years
ABV: 49%
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2025
Cask type: refill hogshead
Cask number: 758
Bottles in release: 120

Another good Ben Nevis from 1996

Available at Amber Room—Not scored

Client-supplied bottle photo of Whispering Cask Ben Nevis 1996 29yo 42, %

Whispering Cask Ben Nevis 1996 29yo 42, %

Region: Highland
Age: 29 years
ABV: 42.3%
Cask type: hogshead
Cask number: 1398
Bottles in release: 200

Available at Amber Room89

Aqua Vitae Ben Nevis 1996 2024 27yo 46,8% — bottle label

Aqua Vitae Ben Nevis 1996 2024 27yo 46,8%

Region: Highland
Independent Bottler: Aqua Vitae
Age: 27 years
ABV: 46.8%
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2024
Cask type: hogshead
Cask number: 1602

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Illustrative image · Illustrative: AqV Ben Nevis 1998/2023, 24y/41.9%, c1483; target 1996. | Client

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Aqua Vitae Ben Nevis 1996 2023 24 Years Old 41,9% Cask 1483

Region: Highland
Independent Bottler: Aqua Vitae
Age: 24 years
ABV: 41.9%
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2023
Cask number: 1483

A pretty average 96 Ben Nevis, good nose but the body and aftertaste is subpar

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Client-supplied bottle photo of Morrison & Mackay Carn Mor Ben Nevis 1996 2015 51,9% Cask 787

Morrison & Mackay Carn Mor Ben Nevis 1996 2015 51,9% Cask 787

Region: Highland
Independent Bottler: Morrison & Mackay
ABV: 51.9%
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2015
Cask type: sherry butt
Cask number: 787
Bottles in release: 616

A suprisingly good 19yo Ben Nevis from 1996

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Illustrative image · Illustrative client photo: Wigman Gems of Scotland Ben Nevis, label dated 1995/2024, 51.8%, with glass. Different vintage from the reviewed 1996; original scene and bottle-top cutoff retained.

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Michael Wigman Ben Nevis 1996 2024 28 Years Old 51,8%

Region: Highland
Independent Bottler: Michael Wigman
Age: 28 years
ABV: 51.8%
Vintage: 1996
Bottled: 2024

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