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
I had it at 2 places and nothing compares to its smooth flavor
"If you like Islay's don't drink this" Really? Cause I adore Bruchladdich, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, and all the Islay malts. And I found this malt to be thoroughly enjoyable. The nose was fantastic, subtle undertones of smoke and vanilla. Picked out the citrus notes. Found the body to be a good amount of fullness, not nearly as heavy as Lagavulin which I find strangley pleasant, but it went down beautifully. I'm still drinking it now. Big thumbs up Oban
I guess my palate is quite spoiled as my last three bottles were all in the 75 year old vintage. It was like drinking butter. The Oban, received as a gift, is quite tasty. Almost too complex. There is an incredible sharp/crisp after taste that lingers. I am not sure what it reminds me of. There are some scotch that I would lean on as the "after a good steak" drink. I am not certain that this would qualify as for me, it lacks the smoothness that I prefer. Nevertheless, it is still a good tasting drink.
I tried it after a Highland Park 12, and a Laphroaig, it was almost difficult to drink it after the other 2 wich I enjoyed very much. This was the second time I tried it and mostly because the first time was In a beach bar and thought I didn't like it because of the exposure to the sun, but second time was again very unpleasant..
Loved it super smooth great way to finish a lovely birthday dinner!
