A bustling seaside resort has grown up around the distillery in the two centuries since it was first built in the fishing town of Oban. The West Highland malt is still produced in the same unhurried, traditional fashion and this 14 year old is a classic whisky from the distillery.
Smoky, maritime nose with hints of sticking plasters and toffee brittle.
Smoky, creamy palate with notes of marmalade, toffee apples and pear cider. A development of cloves comes late palate.
A long, malty finish with toasty oak and spice.
A true classic, Oban's 14 year old is a great coastal dram for lovers of lightly smoked, fresh malts.
Was: £192.90Now: £191.90
This is freshly cut grass on a summer's day. Wonderfully light and subtle. An uplifting dram.
Not bad! But would still prefer a Talisker Dark Storm to it
As an Islay drinker I found this to be a bit too harsh. It finishes well, vey well, but somewhat aggressive on the way down. If you like the burn of a good burbon you will Ike the whiskey.
Had this year's ago and it lingered with me as one of the few scotches I could drink neat. Now on vacation I was thrilled to see it in the bar and it reaffirmed my original opinion. Just a delightful smooth taste that fills the mouth with fantastic flavors in the best possible way. This is a scotch I'd recommend to someone who usually doesn't drink whiskey neat. I prefer it over macallan 15 ... way smoother in my opinion.
If anyone knows of a better whisky than this for under £50, please let me know
