Flavours of rich fruits, smoky dryness, honeyed spice, and a whiff of sea salt distinguish this full-bodied Highland malt. On the nose: There is an initial puff of wax that fades immediately and turns into caramel sauce and bubble gum. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Great malt I have been drinking malts for over 50 years mostly islay malts and also like Talisker 10 year old.

To be eligible for a full refund you must contact us to inform us of any issue within 24 hours of receipt.To my surprise, I actually preferred the Aberfeldy 12 from the pack, but would reach for Clynelish 14 over this. It was founded in 1794 and the West Highland port town of the same name has grown around the distillery. For those unfamiliar with what it’s like, think of it as similar to college but being more specialized. If you do require precise ingredient information you should consult the manufacturer, whose contact details will appear on the packaging or label. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.

It opens with a light, heathery, fruity and zesty sets of smells amongst the initial alcoholic burn. Oban also offers tours and tastings for visitors to learn about the history and production of their whiskies.If there is any doubt in your mind about the accuracy of the data contained on this page, please ensure you check the product packaging before serving and contact us immediately. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! I had the pleasure of going to the Oban distillery a few years ago and it offered a great tour and insight into the whisky and it’s history.

The first settlers arrived on the mainland in 5000 BC and sheltered in the natural caves of the land then known as 'An Ob'. 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.Oban's attractive West Highland character reflects its location, revealing aspects of both the Highland and the Island styles. The distillery’s tours offer visitors the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whisky production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt.

It works well as an accompaniment to seafood like oysters or smoked salmon, giving them new depths of flavour. Oban Distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery located in the town of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Facebook sets this cookie to show relevant advertisements to users by tracking user behaviour across the web, on sites that have Facebook pixel or Facebook social plugin.

Multiple sources agree that despite using worm tubs, Oban is able to maintain the lightness of its single malt character by using long fermentation periods, mostly over 100 hours per batch, and by running the worm tubs hot so that the copper surface expands, providing greater copper contact that strips the heavier compounds. When I was new to whisky years ago, I first learned of Oban because its 14-year-old single malt was one of the six Classic Malts of Scotland, a selection created by Diageo in 1988 and afterward mass-produced and distributed among on-sale locations across the United Kingdom. The distillery offers a range of expressions, including the signature Oban 14 Year Old and a variety of limited edition releases.