Every Ben Nevis cask the Society has released that we have a record of, newest first, each marked with the Outturn it appeared in. These are past releases and are no longer on sale. For the current Outturn and the distillery's story, see code 78.
Sep 2026In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“A perfume of popcorn with a panko breadcrumb crust took us meandering into an izakaya in Tokyo to find little plates of piping hot enoki tempura and a glass of rice wine.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Aug 2026In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years, Sweet & Zesty.
“The nose offered spun sugar, toffee, foamy bananas and myriad manifestations of fruit.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2026In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 13 years.
“The weight of this famous 'mountain-themed' make was on full display here, despite the cloak of oak it was clearly draped in.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outFeb 2026In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 12 years.
“HTMC (Heavy toast, medium char) are four letters that have been well represented in the Society’s cask profile since 2016.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2025In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 12 years.
“The neat nose revealed figs dipped in chocolate, soft earthy tones, warm cocoa full of marshmallows and some balancing aromas of umami liquid seasonings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2025In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 11 years.
“Our 35cl Wham Bam! festive dram delivers all the cask-strength character you’d expect from the Society.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outAug 2025In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“As we sat in the carriage of an old steam train, a glass of cold-brew coffee cascaded over a glossy magazine and a leather satchel full of sultanas, cassia and chunks of…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2025In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“We rubbed our barbecue ribs with a black beef seasoning, along with the usual ingredients such as salt, pepper, garlic, brown sugar, onion and hot chilli.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2025In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 12 years.
“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2025In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“The Panellists noted modern gentleman's aftershave, crisp linen and spring-back leather gloves on the nose.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 11 years.
“One Panellist was immediately transported to the stables and tack room of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 11 years.
“The Panel perused a variety of freshly treated aobjectsa such as newly polished leather boots, a newly varnished oak table and linseed oil applied to a newly…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outSep 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 13 years.
“The neat aroma brought to mind creamy dark chocolate and salted liquorice.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“The Panellists initially discerned an air of a red wine and cola reduction, wagyu strips dipped in guava syrup, sesame seeds and blackcurrants.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“An immediately assertive nose full of personality.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“We loved the immediate and clearly robust distillery character that came through on this one.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“An olfactory mainline of crushed almonds, fennel seeds and burnt ends folded into molten butter.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2024In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“After five years in ex-bourbon wood this served further time in a high-security Spanish oak oloroso hoggie and got well and truly sherry-maxed.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“Wafts of smoke and chimney soot danced to the spicy and vibrant rhythm that burnt pencils drummed out on a mango set ablaze by a blowtorch.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“Devoid of a map, or any notion of destination, we followed our noses through rum and raisin fudge, old yet soft leather and seasoned logs from a eucalyptus tree.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“We began our journey in a sooty and treacly old train carriage, with worn leather seating and corduroy curtains.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“Spirited aromas of freshly polished wood and nail varnish blended with fruit jelly sweets dipped in sherbet to give a racy zing.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“A slab of toffee was being consumed by the soot from a volcanic eruption, joined by smouldering hay bales and a new first aid kit.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMay 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“The nose had Turkish coffee, slightly burnt apple pie and sticky toffee pudding with ginger pieces; then an earthiness like opening up a tobacco salesman’s briefcase.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“The nose promised rum and raisin ice cream, salted caramel, chocolate halva, syrup-drenched torrijas and cherry pipe tobacco – mesmerising and alluring.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 2023In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“The neat nose bristled with sherry influences that suggested tangy dark-fruit chutneys, brown sauce, bruised apples, ginger wine, orange peels, mulling spices and a…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2022In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“We cooked a lentil stew and a Scotch broth using barley, stewed cuts of lamb, root vegetables and dried pulses.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outSep 2022In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“Limited to 2 per member Bold aromas embraced sultanas, raisins and prunes with a mix of tobacco, nut skins and dusty old books, while a touch of caramel peered from…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2022In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“The nose gave us a hessian sack full of cloves, Werther’s Original caramel candies and sherry spilled on wood; finding tobacco leaf and tinned spinach we started singing…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2022In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 9 years.
“Initially strawberries and cream arrived with tinned sugar syrup and chewy nougat, however following close behind were deeper aromas of tea leaves, tobacco and nut skins.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outFeb 2022In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“Limited to 2 bottles per member An overtly fruity nose at first agreed the panel.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2022In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“Limited to 2 bottles per member We encountered a curious nose, full of cherries and chocolate, liquorice and lemon, peanuts, pistachios and wasabi peas.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2021In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“Limited to 2 bottles per member ‘A joy to sniff!’ – chocolate orange and candied lemons, syrup sponge, spun sugar and frangipane, rum and raisin, pencil shavings and tea…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2021In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“Limited to 1 bottle per member We discovered sherry-derived earthiness on the nose – dried figs and dates, orange peel, fly cemeteries, hints of rum and dusty Pamplona…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2021In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 8 years.
“Limited to 2 per member A broad and generous aroma that included cream soda, baking parchment, barley sugars, soft waxes, pulpy yellow fruits, under-ripe melon, dried…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2021In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 11 years.
“This bottle is limited to 2 per member The nose got one panellist imagining he was enjoying banana bread, jammy dodgers and lemonade, after applying Danish oil to his…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2021In short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 10 years.
“Cinnamon, nutmeg and mace brought warming spice that complemented tobacco, marmalade and rum and raisin fudge.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outIn short · Ben Nevis (Highland), 12 years.
“Tramping over heathery hillsides near the sea, we sheltered in an old school house where we had coffees, teas and cakes.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS