Enjoy the quality of Ben Nevis Distillery's single malts from Royal Mile Whiskies. Our range covers the distinctive notes of nuts, fruit and spice that Ben Nevis whisky is known for.
We sell their most popular whiskies, including the flagship 10 year old, as well as limited editions when they become available.
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Ben Nevis distillery, sitting at the foot of its namesake, the highest mountain in Britain, creates whisky that has a distinctly thick toffee and fig characteristic. It does very well in sherry casks, adding a fruity spice and a chewy element. They run a certain amount of peated spirit that creates their smoky MacDonald’s Traditional bottling, emulating the original style of the distillery.
Founded
1825
Owner
Asahi Group
Production Status
Operational
Capacity
1,500,000 Litres
On the outskirts of Fort William, the distillery takes its water from the Ben Nevis mountain itself, siphoning from lochs that are largely filled by pure snow-melt water.
Since ‘Long John’ MacDonald first licensed the distillery, Ben Nevis has had a number of peaks and troughs in production. By the end of the 19th Century, John’s son Peter had created a strong brand out of the distillery, and build a second unit next door, simply called ‘Nevis’, to run alongside. During this golden age, as many as 200 people were employed by the distillery.
Unfortunately the 20th Century saw the distillery fall on harder times, closing the second unit, selling off its assets and only running the main distillery intermittently. It wasn’t until after World War II that Joseph Hobbs, then owner, added a Coffey still and began stable production once more, in both malt and grain spirits (the first distillery in Scotland to produce both), in 1955.
Again, after this boost in production, the late 70s and through the 80s were riddled with closures and refurbishments, along with the removal of the Coffey still, until the Japanese distiller Nikka bought the distillery in 1989, and began the process of creating the Ben Nevis brand as it is today. It has not found a massive market in the UK, but the 10 year old has won multiple awards, and both the single malt and blended whiskies bearing the Ben Nevis brand have become hugely popular in Japan.
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The abundance of good-quality water and peat at the foot of the mountain is what makes these whiskies so good.
Ben Nevis Distillery is known for earning prestigious awards across many of its whiskies. We have the pleasure of hosting some fantastic bottles, with options such as:
Ben Nevis Traditional Peated Malt – Released to celebrate the 185th anniversary of the distillery, this bottle recreates the original MacDonald's Traditional Ben Nevis.
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Target Ben Nevis Whisky By age
Ben Nevis Distillery has a rich history that spans many years, meaning there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are some popular milestones worth considering:
Ben Nevis 5 Year Old – A heavily peated offering from the distillery. It is an independent bottling from Signatory Vintage.
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old – Ben Nevis with funky, fruity notes as well as a touch of maltiness. A popular choice amongst whisky lovers across the globe.
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