The Ben Nevis distillery is in the west Highland town of Fort William. It is situated at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles at 1,345 metres high (4,413 feet). The distillery was founded ‘Long’ John McDonald in 1825 and remained in the McDonald family for over a century. In the late-1870s their whisky was so popular that they built an additional distillery next door. These were merged into one in 1908. Ben Nevis spirit is largely used in blends and offers a rich, oily and lightly peated style. A small core range exists and has a cult following. The distillery is owned by Nikka. The Japanese whisky company were one of the first foreign owners of a Scotch distillery when they took over in 1989.
Ben Nevis
The Highlands
Established 1825
Sitting at the base of Britain's tallest mountain, Ben Nevis is the epitomy of a Highland malt.
Spirit Character
Robust and characterful, Ben Nevis is a single malt that typifies its rugged Highland home.
Taste profile
Caramel
Dark Chocolate
Smoke
Indicative bottle values by age
A snapshot of current market pricing across key age statements for Ben Nevis. Values are indicative and for illustrative purposes only.
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1825
OwnerNikka Asahi Breweries
Number of Stills2 Wash, 2 Spirit
Annual Capacity2,000,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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