Only other Oban expression I have had before was Oban 14 and I liked it a lot. The only thing that disappointed me was that i didn’t consider it too complex on flavors. Little Bay however, is the exact opposite. Both the nose and taste are deeply saturated in seemingly dozens of flavors. Nose: dried candied apricots, overripe apples, baking spices such as clove and star anise, sweet butter cream, and all rounded off by what I can only describe as a fresh baked and stuffed cannoli. Taste: slight ashy smokiness which is pleasant, candied fruits such as plums, apples, pineapple, and raisins, granulated cane sugar. Mid pallet fades into a silky milk chocolate and transitions on the end to those same baking spices I found on the nose. So glad I found this bottle before Fall. Once the temperatures go down this whiskey is going to be perfect for sitting next to a bonfire, or fire place after a good hearty meal.