Oban

Highland Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes by Generalissimo on 17th Feb 2013
A personal favourite 93/100

Tasting notes by SquidgyAsh on 25th Dec 2012
24 Days of Christmas: Day 2! 73/100

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  • Oban 14 Year old - A personal favourite

    By Generalissimo on 17th Feb 20132013-02-17T04:06:00

    93

    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… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - 24 Days of Christmas: Day 2!

    By SquidgyAsh on 25th Dec 20122012-12-25T13:52:00

    73

    My wife just picked me up a 24 bottle whisky sample pack for Christmas. She picked it up from Master of Malt based off my oh so very subtle hints based off an email I sent her asking for it for Christmas… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Lobster bake in a bottle.

    By AKGcandlefish on 15th Dec 20122012-12-15T01:40:00

    86

    Color: Perfectly gold. Nose: quite fruity and floral. Pine needles and sea spray. Wisp of soap. Body: medium and smooth. Palate: a spoonful of salt in the mouth. Lemon-butter and toffee. Finish: A … read more

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  • Oban 1995 Distiller's edition - Fig, sweet but not complex

    By galg on 7th Nov 20122012-11-07T11:47:00

    83

    Nose: Waxy , sweet and a bit of dried apricot sort of fruitiness. Damp soil and wood, giving way to some marzipan. Palate: Sweet , honey and bitter chocolate with marzipan topping, folowed by honey c… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Coastal Diageo

    By valuewhisky on 3rd Sep 20122012-09-03T00:44:00

    85

    Nose: A medley of sherry, citrus, and mineral notes, with none dominating. A nice nose - and pleasant - but not very "inviting." Palate: Has the mineraly/chalky texture, with vanilla, faint sherry, … read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - A grower

    By WhiskyBee on 15th Aug 20122012-08-15T17:38:00

    86

    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 … read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old 20cl - Apres diner scotch

    By chrisrbarrett on 18th May 20122012-05-18T02:17:00

    77

    Colour is golden, very bright and clear. Nose is fairly malty, barley cereal and floral notes, hibiscus. First taste shows some tannic bitterness of long steeped tea. Moderately spicy finish with some… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Malt, Salt, Heather and Leather

    By Devo on 5th Mar 20122012-03-05T02:47:00

    86

    Nose: An interesting mix of dry grassy notes and sea smells. Tomato stems. Citrus rind. A wee suggestion of sweet malt in here as well. And cherry, which oddly starts me on catching a fair bit of bourbon… read more

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  • Oban 18 year old - One of the best I have tried

    By petinho on 22nd Feb 20122012-02-22T20:31:00

    88

    This expression is very smooth and long lasting on the palette. This will now become a staple in my whisky cabinet.

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  • Oban 14 Year old - 1794 - a good year for whisky

    By RPS on 8th Jan 20122012-01-08T17:00:00

    82

    Oban's distillery backs onto the town's coast, and the fresh sea air that must permeate through the streets of the town also finds itself charmingly aligned with a smoky quality in its whisky. That is not… read more

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