Oban Little Bay

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A no-age-statement Oban married in small casks at the harbour-town distillery. Sea breeze, citrus and honey with a light touch of smoke.

Details

Brand	Oban
Distillery	Oban
Origin	Scotland / West Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	NAS
ABV	43%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Fresh sea air, citrus zest, soft toffee and a hint of baked apple.
Palate: Velvety honey with nutmeg and dried fruit, framed by Oban's gentle brine and oak.
Finish: Medium to long, with spice, light smoke and a reminder of the sea.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
Highball

Neat with a few drops of water shows the balance of salt and honey. As a highball the citrus and coastal notes lift nicely.

Food pairing

Seafood such as grilled white fish, scallops or sautéed oysters.

Background & production

From the distillery founded in 1794 in the middle of the harbour town of Oban on Scotland's west coast. With only two pot stills, it is one of Scotland's smaller distilleries and is owned by Diageo.

Little Bay was launched in December 2014 without an age statement. Its whiskies are married in the smallest casks used at the distillery to increase contact with the wood.

The name nods to the town itself: the Gaelic An t-Òban means 'little bay'. It is bottled at 43% ABV.