Oban 18 Year

My favorite scotch. Truly amazing fruit and smooth influence. Stunningly brilliant

I’ve enjoyed the 14 and my wife surprised me with a bottle of 18. Excellent, excellent drink. Very much the same character as the 14 but just matured and I know that sounds obvious but it’s true. Mouth feel is just oily enough that it hangs around, peat and smoke are there just enough to keep me satisfied but not over powering. Nicely balanced, more so then the 14. I like young bottles of some distilleries but here the extra time just works, just a supremely satisfying pour. It’s a bit pricey and not common to come by so I’ll probably keep this as a Sunday choice.

This is a case where I think I prefer the younger brother, and its more aggressive edge over the refined 18 year old. First impression on the nose is actually rose petal, then there's orange, moss, cereal grains. The palate has honey and orange, a little cinnamon. Warm, sweet finish. This is good whisky, but I think the 14's more potent peat presence distinguishes it. This has a lot of nice qualities, but for other Highland malts of this profile, I'd usually pay less.

good scotch. not a fan of the after taste but thats just me. my friends loved it.