Oban

From the West Highland distillery of Oban, this release has been matured first in American and European oak casks and then finished in Montilla Fino seasoned re charred American Oak.  The nose has initial notes of clean, slaty sea breeze and then develops into notes of grape, with hints of smoke and spice. The palate is creamy, with malt notes, sea salt, with subtle white pepper spice. To finish, there is sweet and smoky notes, with a peppery aftertaste.

From Oban distillery, this 10 year old whisky has been maturing in new American Oak casks and then double maturated in ex Sherry and Amontillado seasoned casks. Gentle notes of maritime sea air are found on the nose, which develops into a creamy mouthfeel with sweet notes of poached plum and salt and spice. The finish is uplifting with notes of chili pepper.

Oban 14 Year is a West Highland Malt and a real classic in its own right. Both on the nose and the palate it comes across as a marriage of the slightly salty coastal character and a medley of ripe fruit salad flavours, with a touch of golden syrup drizzled on top and a subtle smokyness.