OBAN

From the West Highlands

14 years old

Oban 14 years old: medium gold colour, with a bouquet of mandarins, touches of slice and nutty background; on the palate sweet spicy herbs, grapefruits and hints of a sea breeze, and a finish of 40 seconds. April 2019 in Fukuoka. 3.5/5

RETASTED JUNE 2021: Oban 14 years old Highlands 43%matured in ex-Bourbon hogshead cask:

Golden was the colour; on the nose orange peel, marmalade, raisin, marzipan, ginger nuts that are a bit bitter, with a pinch of salt. In the mouth it showed some peat, a good measure of orange peel, peach chutney and a bit of a taste of bread. It is a bit thinner in the finish, with lasts about 50 seconds. This sample displayed a good balance, but it lacked depth and nuances. It was thinner than the bottle in Fukuoka 2019. June 2021 3/5