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About This Whisky
This Oban Distillers Edition was distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2020, a West Highland single malt given a second maturation in casks that held Montilla Fino.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Orange zest and crushed grapes, a little salt, soft smoke and toasted almond.
- Palate: Rounded malt and honey, then dried fruit and toffee with a gentle briny edge running through.
- Finish: Medium-long, drying, with oak spice, a hint of coffee and a last touch of sea salt.
Serving & Food
Serve at cool room temperature in a Glencairn or small tulip, neat or with a splash of still water. It suits seared scallops or hot-smoked salmon.
Good to Know
What does the finish add? Montilla Fino casks add a softer, nuttier layer.
What do the dates mean? Distilled 2006, bottled 2020.
Product Details
| Producer | Oban |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | West Highlands |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| ABV | 43% |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Distillery
John and Hugh Stevenson built Oban distillery in 1794, before the town grew up around it, and ran it until 1866. Diageo owns it today, and it works with just two pot stills.