Ben Bracken Highland
The discounter LIDL has some single malts in its range, including the Ben Bracken Highland, which is described as light and elegant. We took a closer look at the Whisky.LIDL does not reveal which distillery is behind Ben Bracken. All we know is that we have a Whisky from the Highlands at a bargain price in our glass. The packaging is blue, which distinguishes it from the other Whiskys in the series. There is also an Islay Whisky, an Highland peated and a bottling from Speyside.
The panel
Mean 50.0 · spread 0
Value for money 3/5
- Bottler
- Clydesdale
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 40% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
We smell glue and strong alcoholic pungency. Minimally, we can perceive caramel and sweet fruits, light malt. However, the notes are all very weak, while the alcohol is so strong that it clears the nose better than Airwaves chewing gum does.
Palate
Not at all as dramatic as we expected after that awful smell. Faint and thin, aromas of pear, apple and Elderberry slowly begin to spread. Unfortunately, the alcoholic pungency prevails here as well.
Finish
The very short finish makes us think of rotten walnuts. There is also a bit of black coffee.
Verdicts
Marcel
For the small price, you can’t expect a flavor explosion here – the Ben Bracken Highland is more of a tired companion, offering a sharp alcoholic bite and a thin fruit profile that hardly brings any joy to the glass. More of a last resort than a pleasure, it’s quickly forgotten.
Sascha
Structurally, the Ben Bracken Highland feels unbalanced and dominated by a harsh alcohol sharpness, while aromatically it barely delivers any depth or complexity. The finish, with its slightly unpleasant notes, reinforces the impression of a budget but disappointing Highland whisky.
What it is worth
No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.