Oban 14 years 

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Olive gold.

Body: A full, rich, almost oily malt.

Nose: Immediate and confident; rapidly gaining intensity. Warming and sweet: oily, waxy and nutty, balanced by delicate ripe orchard fruits. Then, lighter notes of an almondy fruit cake sit atop a denser layer of Christmas pudding. Behind, malty cereal notes are offset by aromatic orange. Much later: traces of brine and smoke, a little menthol and pine resin.

Palate: Dense and coating, spicy too; sweet, yet menthol- fresh. Filling and warming, with the comforting chewiness of rich fruit-bread and hints of orange zest and clove, before growing drier, still minty, with crisp green apple. Less dense and fruitier with just a little water, which allows the classic Oban fruit, malt, and maritime hints free reign until the balancing, drying spice returns.

Finish: In a word, long. Quite syrupy at first, then drying, with elegant coating tannins rich in dark chocolate character. Later, pine-fresh. At once cleansing yet chewy, with just a trace of late, slightly cedary, smoke.

Oban Distillery

Oban Distillery is located in the picturesque coastal town of Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, strategically nestled between the sea and the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson, it is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland and plays a central role in Oban's community.

A unique feature of Oban Distillery is the use of water from Loch Gleann a'Bhearraidh, which contributes to the purity and unique flavour profile of their whiskies. Oban whiskies are known for their rich, complex flavour with notes of sea salt, seaweed, honey, citrus and a subtle smokiness. The use of traditional copper pot stills and a slow distillation process ensures a full-bodied, balanced spirit.

The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, ensuring a deep and refined flavour. The combination of an idyllic location, historic traditions and high-quality whiskies makes Oban a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.