Oban 14 Year Old
Hard to find, but very good
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Review by @MisterDigger
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I had heard so much about this one, but no one could keep it in stock. I finally stumbled across a bottle that had been sitting on the shelf of a small liquor store for some time, so I paid whatever they wanted without the benefit of having tasted it first. That was $70 US. Ouch, but this better be worth it. I was then told that this distillery has trouble meeting demand, which explains the high price.
It is light and smoky and a very good scotch, but there are a few others that taste slightly better to me and at a cheaper price. It looks like I won't be buying a bottle for home consumption again, but if I see it in a bar, I would certainly order over any blend or popular malt. And as someone else pointed out, if like Clynelish 14, then you will probably also like this one.
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MisterDigger - it appears you're on a "Malt Mission"; exploring the single malt universe one dram at a time!
I must agree with your review; although it is a staple in my caninet - it is a bit pricey when compared to other malts in the same age/quality range as the Oban 14 yr.
"Wine searcher . com" is a great resource for finding any type of spirit for a reasonable price...Keep in mind it's usually best to buy multiple to save on shipping.