Oban Distillers Edition

 

The first segment(Mostly not available on google search)

Occasions, tips, alternates, cocktails, food pairings, SJ's Rating, Feel. 

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 

It is an amazing, balanced well-rounded refined whisky. It has a maritime influence meaning some hits of sea salt which makes it very unique & flavorful. 

Occasion- Movie night

SJ's Pro tip- Really special Oban, great as a gift(In fact I got it as a gift from a friend😀)

Alternates- Glendronach 12 has a similar ABV & amazing taste if this is not available

Cocktail- N/A

Food Pairing- Chicken BBQ in Traeger

Feel(After tasting)- Delighted

The second segment(Technical details that are mostly available on a google search)

I have already covered Oban 14 in my previous blog. Please refer to that for distillery info. 

Link- https://www.singlemaltlives.com/2019/03/oban-14-year-old.html

Oban Distillers Edition takes the 14-year-old and matures it in Montilla Fino sherry casks.  The product story says "The Western Highland style OBAN Single Malt is epitomized by its gentle sweetness and surprising richness of palate and finish." It is an exquisite selection of double matured malt whiskies chosen from the very finest of Scotland's Distilleries.  

Well enough said, time to savor it to know if all this troy is true or not 😁. Enjoy my tasting notes. 

Vital Stats-Oban Distillers Edition 

Price- $109.99 for 750ml 

Age- NAS(No Age Statement)

ABV- 43%

Region/Country- Highland

Distillery- Oban Distillery, Stafford Street, Oban, Scotland

Awards won- None found but I give it a gold medal

Tasting info

Serving glass- Shot glass

Serving style- Neat

Appearance- Dark amber 

Aroma- Smokey, fruity, chocolate bursting with flavor

Flavor- Wow smokey, sea salt, spiciness, peat from somewhere

Body- Full 

Finish- Smooth, long, lingering, spicy

I absolutely loved this and would encourage you to try it. Enjoy Responsibly! 

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