Oban 14 yr Single Malt Whiskey 750ml
Aged fourteen years in European Oak ex-bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks at the historic Oban Distillery, this 750ml bottle captures the precise maritime character defining Scotland’s western coastal malts. Produced under independent management utilizing traditional copper pot stills, the formula relies on dual cask maturation without artificial chill filtration, preserving native esters and fatty acids that maintain a consistent texture and aromatic release across batches.
The spirit balances pronounced ocean mist with richer dried fruit and warm spice developed during extended secondary seasoning. Detectable profiles include baked apple, heather honey, toasted almond, and subtle smoked paper, rounding into a dry, medium-weight finish that clears rapidly. This structural balance responds predictably to temperature shifts, scaling cleanly for direct pouring, measured water addition, or controlled contact with hand-cut ice during slow service.
The fourteen-year age statement verifies prolonged wood compound extraction, including vanillin, eugenol, and soluble tannins, while retaining the foundational barley character. Secured in a protective glass vessel with a factory-applied child-resistant cap and heat-shrink outer band to confirm unopened condition upon receipt. The standard 750ml volume accommodates standard bar shelving, liquor cabinets, and humidity-managed storage environments, supporting straightforward integration both into personal rotation systems and formal commercial inventory tracking.