Oban is one of Scotland's oldest and smallest distilleries. It was founded in
1794 and the West Highland port town of the same name has grown around the
distillery. It is the one Single Malt Scotch Whisky in which the rich, complex
flavours of the Highlands meet and mingle with the peaty, maritime character of
the Islands. Balancing autumn fruits and sea air, Oban whisky owes its rich and
rewarding Highland character to its very long fermentation process. The tiny
lamp glass-shaped copper pot stills that make Oban's Scotch are among the
smallest in Scotland, and the liquor they distil is slowly condensed in wooden
worm tubs outside among the rooftops, exposed to the salted sea air, bringing a
distinct depth of flavour said to go very well with salted caramel. Oban Little
Bay the unique process of marrying the whiskies in our smallest casks (American
Standard Barrels) allows more interaction, thereby delivering a fruity richness
and a distinctly deep smoothness with the signature distillery character of
citrus and sea salt. Light, smoky and with just a hint of salt - Oban brings out
the rich complexity of character in humble meat dishes, like steak and kidney
pie. A good all-rounder, it makes a great gift for an absolute beginner or keen
whisky enthusiast to explore Highland Single Malt Whiskies known for being rich
in flavour and aroma.
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