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Scotch Whisky Review: Woodrow’s of Edinburgh Ben Nevis 9 Year Old

Independent bottler Woodrow's of Edinburgh released this Ben Nevis 9 Year Old as part of their Warehouse Reserve range.

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£79.95
  • Ed Leigh is the founder of TopWhiskies.com and an expert in independent bottlers.
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Independent bottler Woodrow’s of Edinburgh released this Ben Nevis 9 Year Old as part of their Warehouse Reserve range. Distilled in 2012, and bottled in 2022, it was initially aged in a refill hogshead. Woodrow’s then chose a unique finish with a combination of American and European oak Oloroso and PX bloodtubs (extra small casks). Bottled at a robust cask strength of 58%, natural colour and without chill filtration, the cask yielded only 168 bottles.
Appearance:
Natural colour, bright copper. Oily in the glass, with tears that develop slowly.
Nose:
Sticky toffee pudding with dates and rich caramel. Malt loaf spread with yellow butter and dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Palate:
Medium to full mouthfeel. Rich and generous. Ripe plums, dates and blackberries stewed in red wine and brown sugar. Flapjack with black treacle, or a treacle tart. Alcohol is well integrated adding just a little spice.
Finish:
Long finish. Rich sherried fruit moves into a warming crescendo with a touch of wood spice.
Comments:
Excellent. This bold and flavoursome dram will delight Ben Nevis fans, particularly those partial to heavily sherried expressions.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

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