Oban The Distillers Edition 43% Vol. 0,7l

Distillers Edition

A second maturation in Montilla Fino sherry casks develops luxurious flavours of butterscotch, toffee, and caramel with a backbone of sea salt and smoky-sweet finish.

PALATE

Soft malts, delicate fruits, and waves of brine.

SCENT

Delightfully complex with crushed grapes, orange zest, salt, and smoke.

FINISH

Notes of sweetened Jamaican coffee and oak wood.

BODY

Full and rich.

REVIEWS

Gavin Smith

Whisky Advocate

This vintage edition of Oban was distilled in 1999 and finished in montilla fino sherry casks, which lend a greater richness and complexity to the Oban house style without detracting from its essential characteristics. It was bottled in 2014. The nose is fragrant, with musky pineapple, and salted caramel. Silky on the palate, with Seville oranges, ginger nuts, and cloves, plus a faint suggestion of brine. Persistent orange and dry spice notes in the oaky, medium-length finish.  

Dave Broom

Whisky Advocate

This is clearly Oban. Time in Montilla fino casks hasn’t diminished the fresh fruitiness. The orange zestiness has also been retained. Like the ‘Kinchie, what the finish has done is allow the palate to thicken out and show what seems like a more mature personality. A new heavy floral note emerges. All in all, there is greater concentration and ripeness with an added ginger note. Another edition that improves on the original.