Oban 14 yo

43°

Distillery : Oban - Highlands

Refill Bourbon Barrels

Original Bottling

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 1982

Almost Unpeated

This one was included in the Classic Single Malts of Scotland in 1987, a selection of the most typical whiskies owned by Diageo.

Let's Taste It : 

On the nose, smoky peat gives way to lemon and a sweet smell of nuts. A hint of menthol, herbaceous fragrances and an autumnal breeze. Light fruits, not too ripe. Quinces, apricots. On the palate, peat and honey return. A touch of vanilla. Peach core. The whole remains velvety and slightly woody.  The finish is very smooth and fairly long. A dash of dried fruits. Pungent cereals in retro-olfaction. Barley, hops, wheat. It's fragile and gently balanced.

In Short, 

It's velvet, as people often say. That said, it's not really up to my taste, lacking character.

Score : 82

                                          To Be Listened While Sipping : :

   

                                          Bonnie "Prince" Billy - I See A Darkness