Mar 16, 2002 01:42 AM
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(Updated Jul 05, 2002 02:14 AM)
Along the shores of Lorn lies the Oban Distillery.
Oban double matured West Highland single malt Scotch whisky. This Western Highland style of malt is epitomised by Oban's gentle sweetness and suprising richness of palate and finish. To underline its sea-laced flavours, Oban's Master Distiller has chosen Montilla Fino. This dry,delicate cask-wood beautifully enhances Oban's distinctively graceful style.
Cask-wood Finish:
Montilla Fino. The light, dry fragrance of Montilla Fino from Andalusia made its cask-wood a natural complement to the warm fullness of Oban's rich flavours.
Tasting Notes:
Oban's West Highland origins speak loudly in an outstanding fruity and pungent sea-breeze of a nose. Sweeter than usual on the palate, rich fruit flavours are nonetheless complemented by a typical briny character. The finish is long with the influence of Montilla Fino cask-wood. A whisky of the very highest order.
I find this is one of my favourite malt whiskies from Scotland, as the smooth sweet taste leaves a very nice after taste in my mouth. The warming feeling also leaves me feeling very happy that I have had a drink.
The sizes that can be bought range through Miniature, 1/2 bottle, 70cl up to 1 litre.
The price of the 70cl bottle is in the range of £22GBP, depending on where you buy it.
