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Oban 14 Year Old
The core expression from Oban, one of Scotland's smallest distilleries. Briny coastal character with heather, gentle peat, citrus and honey.
Details
| Brand | Oban |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Oban |
| Origin | Scotland / West Highlands |
| Style | Single Malt |
| Age | 14 yrs |
| ABV | 43% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Sea air with citrus, honey, heather and a wisp of smoke.
- Palate
- Smooth, with dried fruit and honey sweetness, salt and light spice.
- Finish
- Long and gentle, with oak, salt and faint smoke.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- Neat
- With water
- On the rocks
Sip neat to enjoy both its coastal and Highland sides. A splash of water opens up the citrus and honey.
Food pairing
Grilled scallops or prawns, smoked salmon and white fish meunière.
Background & production
Built in 1794 in the centre of the harbour town of Oban in western Scotland. Its seaside position on the frontier between the West Highlands and the Western Isles gives a briny character with heather and gentle peat.
With just two pot stills and barely expanded since its founding, it is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries.
The 14 Year Old is its flagship and has represented the West Highlands in Diageo's Classic Malts series since its launch in 1987. Bottled at 43%.
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