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.
Considering its a 14 yr old love the aroma, very pleasant, smooth tasting. For the price I would it a 41/2
I love it. It’s complex, it’s fresh (a lot of citrus) it makes you want more and more. For a 14year old and for this price, don’t even think about it. Wish they didn’t color it but regardless, a fantastic dram.
This is the single malt that launched my exploration of fine scotch, and it is one to which I return frequently--always a happy home coming! Some scotches assault you with peat and smoke, and while I've developed a taste for them, sometimes it's nice to savor a dram of something more demure. Oban fills that niche. The hints of smokiness are certainly there, but as it unfurls on the taste buds, other flavors manifest themselves, as noted above. Oban thus has a subtle complexity that I really enjoy. It's rich in character without being overwhelming.
Moving from California to the mid west every time I decide to pour a glass it takes me back to being on the beach. If you are opening a new bottle let the glass sit for a bit on the first pour, some of that burn others speak of will mellow out. A nice testament to whiskey's ability to transport you to another place. Never lets me down. Cheers!
Deadset their are some 'I only drink neat' muppets. Concede a dash of water might tame the ABV but refuse to do it, despite science and master distillers telling you to do so, then whine about 'burn'.
