Ben Nevis Miniature 10 years old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 5 cl 46%

Five centilitres is enough for two proper sips and an opinion. That is the whole idea behind a miniature: you find out whether the whisky is for you without a full bottle standing there afterwards as a reminder that it was not.

The expert's description

Ben Nevis 10 years Miniature is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46 % in a 5 centilitre bottle.

The contents are the same as the standing ten year old from the distillery, its best known release and one of the purest expressions of the Ben Nevis style. The Fort William spirit is heavy and slightly waxy, and the 46 % keeps the texture intact even in a bottling this small.

The miniature is made for tastings and for those who want to try the distillery before buying a full bottle. It is also one of the few formats where you can line up five different distilleries side by side without emptying the shelf.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, citrus and cream toffee with a floral note on top.

Palate

Spiced at the start, then honeyed sweetness and an oily middle. Fuller than the five centilitres suggest.

Finish

Long and powerful with dark chocolate and spice.

Specifications

Name: Ben Nevis 10 år Miniature
Distillery: Ben Nevis
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 5 CL

Flavour profile

Full bodied · Honeyed · Spiced · Waxy · Fruity

Did you know?

Five centilitre miniatures were originally made as sample bottles for travelling salesmen who needed to show a range without hauling full bottles around. Today they have become a collecting field with clubs and auctions of their own.

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Frequently asked questions about Ben Nevis Miniature 10 years

Are the contents the same as in a 70 cl bottle?

Yes. It is the same whisky, drawn from the same batch at the same strength. The only difference is the volume and the size of the bottle.

How many drams are in 5 cl?

One proper glass or two small samples. A normal dram runs to 3 or 4 centilitres, so the miniature stretches to just about forming an impression.

Is it good for a tasting at home?

Very good. Five miniatures from different distilleries take up less room than a single bottle and let you taste broadly. Pour them into separate whisky glass and compare.

Does a miniature keep as long as a full bottle?

No, the air space is relatively larger once it is opened, so the aromatics fade faster. Unopened it keeps well for years if stored dark and cool.

Can you collect miniatures?

Yes, and it is an established field with collector clubs of its own. Old miniatures from closed distilleries can be hard to find, precisely because most were drunk.

What defines Ben Nevis 10?

Power and weight. The spirit is oily and waxy with honey, citrus and dark chocolate, and it is one of the most distinctive styles in the Highland.