Code
Distillery
Ben Nevis
Name
Flames Dancing On
Producer
SMWS
Region
Highland
Age
9 years
ABV
58.8%
Bottler Type
Independent
Category
Scotch
Flavor Profile
Young & Spritely
The whisky presents a robust and oily character with prominent tropical and vanilla notes, framed by heavy char and delightful charry smoke that adds layers of decadence.
This cask delivers tropical and vanilla confections with a well-integrated charry smoke, demonstrating the influence of its designer cask maturation on the distillate's natural character.
The finish is marked by lingering charry smoke and oak influence, leaving a smoky, decadent impression that complements the whisky's robust and oily nature.
About 78.76 Flames dancing on: The robust and oily distillate of 78 is well known to many members. The vast majority of this whisky typically goes to Japan for blending, but we all have the great pleasure of experiencing it in ex-bourbon, sherried and, today, designer cask Society expressions. The heavy char surrounds tropical and vanilla confections with a delightful charry smoke to up the decadence ante!