Ben Nevis distillery
Ben Nevis distillery is a whisky distillery in Fort William, Scotland. It is situated at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, which rises to 1,345 m (4,413 ft) above sea level.
| Region: Highland | |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort William |
| Owner | Nikka |
| Founded | 1825 |
| Status | Operational |
| Water source | Allt a'Mhuilinn |
| No. of stills | 2 wash (25,000 Liters) 2 spirit (20,000 Liters) |
| Capacity | 2,000,000 litres |
| Ben Nevis | |
| Type | Single malt |
| Age(s) | 10-year-old |
A coastal distillery in the Western Highlands, the distillery draws its water from the Allt a’Mhuilinn which originates from two pools on Ben Nevis, Coire Leis and Coire na’Ciste. Founded in 1825 as an independent enterprise, it has been owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling of Tokyo, Japan, since 1989.
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