BEN NEVIS 28 ans Ross Macbeth Act Two Elixir Distillers

“Ross” is a 28-year-old Ben Nevis single malt bottled by Elixir Distillers as part of Act Two of the Macbeth series, a collection of forty-two whiskies inspired by Shakespeare’s tragedy. One of twelve noble malts in The Thanes series, this expression was matured in refill hogsheads, allowing the distillery’s rich and structured spirit to evolve with clarity and restraint. Extended ageing highlights bursts of fruit within a weighty, old-style framework, revealing a whisky that is mature, balanced and quietly confident—an emblematic example of Ben Nevis’ enduring appeal among enthusiasts.

Located at the foot of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis Distillery has long held a distinctive place in Highland whisky. Under Joseph W. Hobbs in 1955, it became one of the few Scottish distilleries to operate both traditional pot stills and a Coffey-style column still, before the latter were dismantled following its acquisition by Long John Distillers in 1981. After several periods of mothballing in the late 1970s and 1980s, the distillery was acquired by Nikka in 1989, ensuring its continuity. Known for its somewhat stubborn adherence to practices such as the use of brewer’s yeast and a slower approach to production, Ben Nevis produces a rich, fruity and structured spirit that shines particularly well in long, understated maturations.