Oban
8.8

Oban

1980, The Distillers Edition, Montilla

ABV 43%

Demonstrably an evocative whisky. Salty and winey, but neither as overt as in the comparable Glenmorangie Fino.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Oban

Brand

1980, The Distillers Edition, Montilla

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Fragrant. Edible seaweed, sweetish, restrained fruit. Aroma of white, uncut peaches.

Palate: Smooth, scenty. Developing notes of tobacco.

Finish: Sitting in a leather armchair, reading Masefield, before a log fire, listening to the tide with a whiff of brine under the weather-warped door.

Comment: Demonstrably an evocative whisky. Salty and winey, but neither as overt as in the comparable Glenmorangie Fino.

Score: 8

Doug McIvor

Taster

Nose: Succulent honeyed traits with a briney background.

Palate: Rich nutty, malty and full-bodied with dark chocolate and spice emerging.

Finish: Very lingering, chocolatey and warming. With a late peaty finesse.

Comment: Much enhanced Oban. Perfect with after coffee and brazils.

Score: 9.5

8.8
Overall Score

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