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Fort William distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis. Produces rich, full-bodied malt with a distinctive meaty, waxy character.
Last updated: Sep 5, 2026
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Story & style
Founded 1825 Rich & Meaty
Fort William distillery at the foot of Ben Nevis. Produces rich, full-bodied malt with a distinctive meaty, waxy character.
✨ What makes it special
Japanese-owned since 1989. One of few to produce both malt and grain whisky on same site
⚗️ The process
Still typePot still + column still
Number of stills4
Water sourceAllt a'Mhuilinn (Ben Nevis)
🪵 Maturation
Ex-bourbonex-sherry
👤 The people
OwnerNikka (Asahi)
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Coordinates
56.7969° N · 5.0035° W
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All 86 whiskies from Ben Nevis
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