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.
Nice. sweet fruity oak taste, great on the palate. Nice smokiness from a non Islay. A lovely dram, easily one of my favourites, if a little over priced!
As per the summary, this is a very drinkable, interesting dram that balances a smooth richness with some smokey stimulation. You have to take price into consideration though, which is the only negative here - it doesn't quite deserve to be as expensive as it is.
Delicious with a delightful fruitiness. Great for sipping
As very much a newcomer to malts, I find this very pleasant. Having tried Glen Scotia 1832 (too much for my first whisky experience), then a NAS Dalwhinnie (too much cinnamon and sharpness for me), and finally striking gold with Talisker 10, I definitely prefer the smokier styles. With the Oban 14, I got orange and vanilla on the nose, a citrus and sweet palate with a hint of salt, followed by a very short, light hay finish. I couldn't get any smoke or peat at all. A pleasant enough dram for a light evening, but I don't think I'll be replacing my bottle once it's finished.
One of my favourites. Smooth with the right amount of smokey. Perfect.
