Ben Nevis 2017/2026 - 9 Year Old - 1st Fill Orange Wine Cask Finish #6 - Sig - KIRSCH DRAGON
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Overview: Ben Nevis 2017/2026 - 9 Years - 1st Fill Orange Wine Cask Finish #6 - Sig - KIRSCH DRAGON at a glance
- Highland origin: This single malt comes from the Ben Nevis Distillery in the Scottish Highlands and combines strength with an unmistakable, slightly rustic style.
- Distinctive cask: The finish in a 1st Fill Orange Wine Cask adds an unusual, fruit-driven layer and sets this whisky apart from more classic expressions.
- Unadulterated character: Bottled without colouring and at 59.0% ABV, it appears intense, direct and full of room for discovery.
- Signatory bottling: As a Signatory release, this edition reflects careful cask selection and a clear focus on distillery character and wood influence.
- Limited appearance: The Dragon edition feels both distinctive and collector-friendly – a whisky for anyone who appreciates unconventional maturation.
Portrait: What defines the Ben Nevis 2017/2026 - 9 Years - 1st Fill Orange Wine Cask Finish #6 - Sig - KIRSCH DRAGON
Ben Nevis is one of those names that whisky lovers immediately associate with a distinctive Highland profile. The distillery is known for malts with substance, structure and a certain earthiness, whose depth often becomes fully visible only in interaction with the cask. This bottling takes exactly that approach: it combines the distillery’s familiar character with a finish that is anything but routine and gives the whisky a modern, fruit-led twist.
Distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2026, this single malt spent nine years maturing and then took on its defining final layer in a 1st Fill Orange Wine Cask. The result is a whisky that blends tradition and experimentation in a way that still feels coherent. Bottled by Signatory, it carries a clear style, showing its natural colour and robust strength without ornamentation.
The result is a Scotch that does not rely on sheer volume, but on tension in the details: Highland character, citrus freshness and spicy oak notes all work together. Those who already know Ben Nevis will discover a new perspective on the distillery; those approaching it for the first time will get an impressive introduction to its independent signature.
Tasting Notes: How the Ben Nevis 2017/2026 - 9 Years - 1st Fill Orange Wine Cask Finish #6 - Sig - KIRSCH DRAGON tastes
- Aroma: Fresh notes of apple and pear meet orange, citrus and a gentle maltiness. Subtle spice follows, with hints of ginger and white pepper.
- Taste: On the palate, caramel and sweet malt come across first, before orange, ripe orchard fruit and a noticeable oak spice deepen the profile. Cinnamon and pepper add lively tension.
- Finish: The finish is long, dry and spicy. Orange peel, oak and a lightly bitter fruitiness remain present for quite a while.
| Bottler: | Signatory |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 59,00%vol. |
| Age: | 9 year old |
| Distillery: | Ben Nevis |
| Destillation Date: | 2017 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Signatory |
| Region: | Highlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Whisky Service GmbH, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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