Notes for Oban Distiller’s Edition - distilled 2003, bottled in 2017. Honey colored. Light bodied with a silky mouthfeel. Nose: dates and honey, a hint of sea salt like a sea breeze. Orange rind and pear accent the aroma. A wisp of smoke passes by at the end. Palate: rich sweetness from dates and honey at the front. Fruitiness brightens the whisky through the middle with citrus from oranges and pears. A mild smoke rises toward the end. The finish is short and sweet leaving a mouthwatering taste of dates and honey accented by bright citrus and maple syrup. Incredibly smooth and balanced. It’s subtle but also extremely rich and sweet while maintaining mild smoke and sea salt profiles behind the fruit basket of flavor on display. I’d give this 4.7/5 or 5/5 on here. I like it better than Oban 14 and Oban Little Bay, though I enjoy both of those quite a bit. This whisky is fuller and richer than 14 but not as “loud” as Little Bay, and there’s a lot of depth to the character of this whisky.