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.
This is a smooth and classy whisky. For those who like smooth and drinkable malt whiskies, this compares with Dalwhinnie and Blair Athol. It is a pleasure.
It's smooth, nice complexity, but tastes a bit light and bland. Would prefer Lagavulin 16 or a Campbeltown
This is one of the standard bearers for being balanced while still maintaining complexity and a depth of flavour. If you'd like to delve into peat and aren't sure where to begin, this would be a good target. For reek lovers like myself, there is still enough there to keep you interest, while exposing a wonderful and full palate. An incredible dram for a warm evening.
This is a standard bearer for balance without having muted the complexity. It's a nice intro to smoke if you aren't sure, and a great everyday dram. Wonderful on a warm summer evening.
I am really more into peaty and strong whisky, but this one... Woo, really lovely stuff. It is so well balance, with great switness and a perfect vanilla taste. It surprised me and i actually enjoyed it a lot. Will buy a bottle for sure.
