Oban

Highland Scotch Whisky

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Tasting notes by GlassBottle on 25th Sep 2011
Western Highland Classic Malt 87/100

Tasting notes by joshk on 19th Jun 2011
The Grainy Seas 82/100

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Western Highland Classic Malt

    By GlassBottle on 25th Sep 20112011-09-25T18:11:00

    87

    Nose: full of orchard fruits like pears and oranges, there's a lovely sea-salt smell and well-balanced level of peaty smoke. More subtle notes of marzipan and a curious scent that reminded me of brown … read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - The Grainy Seas

    By joshk on 19th Jun 20112011-06-19T05:06:00

    82

    This is one of my original favorite single malts from when I first moved from bourbon/rye whiskies into scotch. Part of that may also have to do with me buying this particular bottle to keep me and a … read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old 20cl - Oban 14

    By Rosal on 9th May 20112011-05-09T18:23:00

    83

    I hear a lot about Oban from friends and I was able to finally taste it over the weekend. Nose: Sweet fruity with a hint of caramel. There was a very light smokiness present. Taste: Sweet honey and… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - A Coastal Orchard.

    By Dougful on 18th Aug 20102010-08-18T06:26:00

    60

    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… read more

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  • Oban 1992 Distillers Edition - Better than the original

    By WhiskyNotes on 10th Aug 20102010-08-10T10:19:00

    82

    Nose: elegant. Malty start, alternating between sweet, fruity flavours (peaches on syrup, honey) and drier, more maritime associations (seaweed, manzanilla sherry). Hints of smoke. Palate: good attack,… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Fancy a walk on the pebble beach?

    By markjedi1 on 29th Oct 20092009-10-29T19:35:00

    73

    Just opened up a new bottle: the Highlander Oban 14 year old. Not much of an elegant bottle, but a special label to say the least. The aroma is very pleasant aroma, with notes of chardonnay and a whiff… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Graceful and elegant

    By jdcook on 21st Oct 20092009-10-21T11:12:00

    83

    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 … read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - Perfectly peated whiskey (smooth and smokey)

    By DoubleWood on 18th Oct 20092009-10-18T19:50:00

    75

    Nose: sweet and smokey Body: Full-flavored and assertive but not over robust. Smoke flows throughout. Palate: Slight bite, but the smooth smokey sweet taste blends into an equally tasteful finish. Smoke… read more

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  • Oban 14 Year old - I just love it for the label

    By Anonymous on 8th Jul 20092009-07-08T08:56:00

    60

    Purely from an aesthetic point of view this is my favourite whisky. I love the design on the tin. How fickle! The whisky ain't bad either though.

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