One of the commonly found mid range whiskies along with Lagavulin, and find similarities between the two. Although from the Highland, Oban’s complexity is reminiscent of a mellow Islay where the peat is integral to the whisky rather than standing out. Easy drinking whisky with no need for water. The nose has some sweetness in honey and tropical fruits but tempered by the bourbon cask. The taste is smooth with some of the citrus, with embedded peat and backed by the bourbon cask. Finish is dry with some lingering saltiness. Difficult to fault it for the price, unless you are looking for more pronounced smoke or cask influence.