NSS Ben Nevis 2012 - 12 years old - Oloroso Hogshead

Distilled in November 2012 and bottled in February 2025, this limited edition was drawn from a single Oloroso hogshead that has amplified Ben Nevis's naturally weighty spirit into something truly compelling. The nose offers warming butterscotch and fresh bread dough, while the palate reveals liquorice, aniseed, and spiced dark fruits. The finish is long, earthy, and unmistakably sherried — full of the gravitas that sets Ben Nevis apart.

Founded in 1825 and nestled beneath Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis Distillery is a staunch defender of tradition. Among its rarest traits is the continued use of brewer’s yeast — a practice largely abandoned elsewhere — which imparts a singular waxy, meaty, and slightly rustic texture to the spirit. This lends Ben Nevis an unmistakable house style that, in the hands of independent bottlers like North Star Spirits, becomes something truly unforgettable.

Non-chill filtered, natural in colour, and bottled at cask strength (58.6% ABV), this small-run release of only 285 bottles is a standout for collectors and those who appreciate untamed Highland character.