Ben Nevis 24 Year Old 1998 Refill Bourbon Hogshead

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One of just eleven bottles, distilled in 1998—the last year Scotland reached the FIFA World Cup. Saltire Rare Malt released this 24-year-old Ben Nevis to mark Scotland's return to football's biggest stage in 2026, titled 'Ooooohhh, Yes Sir, I can Boogie!' in tribute to the nation's starting XI. Matured in a refill bourbon hogshead, this whisky balances mineral austerity with creamy fruit. The nose opens with honeycomb, dried stone fruit, and citrus zest; the palate reveals an oily, tropical character—verbena, spearmint, tangerine—before a dry, well-aged oak finish. This is more than a bottling: it captures a moment in Scottish football history in glass. For collectors and supporters who have waited a generation, it offers a rare chance to raise a dram to both whisky heritage and national hope.

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