Oban 12 Year Old Bottled 1980s

Oban 14 Year Old

I bought a bottle of Oban 14 yo on the recommendation of a well-informed store clerk. I knew reviews on this one were all over the place, but the clerk's analysis convinced me it was worth a shot. My first impression was...meh. Not bad, not great. I'll finish the bottle eventually. But I thought it unlikely that it would ever be one of my go-to...

Score 86/100

Oban 14 Year Old

We visited Oban this past summer and found it quite charming. The distillery tour was a lot more fun than what I expected from Oban’s parent company _Glen Mordor_ er, I mean Diageo. I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed the standard 14 year Oban here, so why not do it now? **Tasting Notes** * Nose (undiluted): quite fruity, oranges, peaches, maybe...

Score 86/100

Oban 14 Year Old

The nose is rich and sweet - fruity with vanilla and wood tones with a hint of smoke and a little salt. Straightforward but more than pleasant. The taste is full and rich, with honey and spice mixed with fruits. It rolls through my mouth elegantly, ending with a tingle from the spice that leaves my mouth dry and warm. The finish is long and smooth...

Score 83/100

Oban 14 Year Old

This is a barely average West Highland malt from this small distillery in the coastal town of, yes you guessed it, Oban. Funnily enough it was the distillery that was first named and the town that sprang up around it decided to take the name. But that's the only thing interesting about this malt, frankly. OK, so the nose isn't so bad. It's quite...

Score 85/100