ABV 43%
Demonstrably an evocative whisky. Salty and winey, but neither as overt as in the comparable Glenmorangie Fino.
Michael Jackson
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
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
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
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