Oban 1969 32 Year Old

Oban 14 Year Old

Sampled by itself, neat, room temperature. Nose: The warmth of the whisky really penetrates deep into the nose. It's a sharp sensation. A little bit of cinnamon faintly apparent. Strong oak throughout. Palate: Again, quite warm and strong oak flavours. There's some spice there. Tastes a little bit like cayenne. A fair bit of peat comes through as...

Score 93/100

Oban 21 Year Old 1996 Diageo Special Release 2018

Someone whispered into my ear that the Oban 21 ‘does not deliver’. That’s a pity. But allow me to try it for myself. Lo and behold: it is a sniper. It starts somewhat closed, almost sneaky, but given enough time, this one is actually a grand malt! True, the nose starts fairly closed, but after some patience lovely coastal notes appear, like we are...

Score 86/100

Oban 14 Year Old

Nose: Much fruit; orange and pear. Seaside and peat smoke. Almost like walking through a coastal orchard. Long legs. Palate: Very rich, fall fruit and spice, white wine. Finish: Medium finish. Dry sweet oak, a faint saltiness, black walnut. Oban was my introduction to the highland malts. I don't find this as tantalizing as Dalwhinnie 15, or as...

Score 60/100

Oban 14 Year Old 20cl

NOSE: hazelnuts, marzipan and fresh fruits (orange flesh, green apples, pears). Pastry cream, vanilla, orange zest and a very remote note of peat. There's a touch of that Talisker 10 / Old Pultney 12 coastal freshness to the nose as well and some subtle floral notes. All of these notes are nicely integrated and balanced out. Yet, they are somehow...

Score 84/100