A day on the beach. A summer fling with a girl named Rebecca between 11th and 12th grade. A mediocre taco with decent hot sauce. A Toyota Corolla. All these things are good but hardly life-changing. Likewise, the Oban 14 is completely serviceable but won't earn a permanent spot on my shelf. I'll serve it to people I like but don't know very well, or perhaps ones I know but don't like very well. The palate is short-lived, like a pretty cloud in the sky or Donald Trump's political career. Definitely not worth the price. Spend the money on an Aberlour, a good steak, or a decent video game.