Oban
Oban Distillery produces single malt Scotch whisky in the West Highlands of Scotland, serving as one of Diageo's Classic Malts representing the Highland region. Established in 1794, the distillery sits in the seaside town of Oban, creating whiskies with distinctive maritime influence and balanced Highland character.
Oban's flagship 14 Year Old offers the quintessential West Highland profile with honey sweetness, dried fruit, and subtle smoke influenced by the coastal location. The Distillers Edition adds Montilla Fino sherry cask finishing for enhanced richness and complexity. Oban uses traditional copper pot stills and operates with limited production capacity due to their small distillery size in the town center. The whisky showcases orange peel, sea salt, and heather honey notes that reflect the Highland terroir. Oban's location between the Scottish mainland and islands creates a unique microclimate that influences maturation. The distillery has maintained consistent quality and character for over two centuries, earning recognition as a benchmark Highland single malt.
Oban's flagship 14 Year Old offers the quintessential West Highland profile with honey sweetness, dried fruit, and subtle smoke influenced by the coastal location. The Distillers Edition adds Montilla Fino sherry cask finishing for enhanced richness and complexity. Oban uses traditional copper pot stills and operates with limited production capacity due to their small distillery size in the town center. The whisky showcases orange peel, sea salt, and heather honey notes that reflect the Highland terroir. Oban's location between the Scottish mainland and islands creates a unique microclimate that influences maturation. The distillery has maintained consistent quality and character for over two centuries, earning recognition as a benchmark Highland single malt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oban 14 Year taste like?
Oban 14 Year offers honey sweetness, dried fruit, orange peel, and subtle maritime smoke. The West Highland character provides balance between Speyside elegance and Islay intensity.
Where is Oban Distillery located?
Oban Distillery sits in the center of Oban town in the West Highlands of Scotland. The coastal location between mainland Scotland and the islands influences the whisky's maritime character.
What is Oban Distillers Edition?
Oban Distillers Edition is the 14 Year Old expression finished in Montilla Fino sherry casks. This additional maturation adds dried fruit sweetness and enhanced complexity to the classic Oban profile.
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