Hvdree
Connoisseur
86
08 oct 2025 11:55 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Oban 12-year-old - Heart of the Harbour Diageo Special Releases 2025
Oban
WB 85.6 170 оценок 54.7 %vol 12 лет 700
exBourbon American Oak
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Oban 12 Heart of the Harbour — это, по отзывам, честный, «чистый» Oban без экспериментов с бочками: солёно-морской профиль, жёлтые фрукты, ваниль и специи. Мнения расходятся: часть дегустаторов хвалит баланс и характер дистиллерии, часть считает виски слишком пряным или «скучным».
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В отзывах чаще всего повторяются морские и минеральные ноты, солёность, цитрус и жёлтые фрукты (яблоко, персик, ананас), а также ваниль, карамель и мёд. Несколько дегустаторов отдельно отмечают пряность и перец — иногда как приятный контраст, иногда как избыток, а также восковые и травянистые оттенки. Финиш описывают как средний или довольно длинный, солёно-сладкий, с карамелью, специями и лёгким дымком. Часть отзывов подчёркивает, что это «чистый» Oban без бочковых доводок, с хорошим балансом фруктов, специй и моря, хотя и без чего-то выдающегося.
Вместе с тем есть и заметно критические оценки: виски называют слишком пряным, с мыльным или «детергентным» послевкусием, либо просто «скучным», однообразным и не стоящим своей цены; некоторые предпочитают стандартный 14-летний релиз. Несколько человек отмечают, что крепость почти не ощущается, а вкус раскрывается лучше после времени в бокале. Общий тон отзывов — скорее сдержанно положительный, но без единодушия.
Hvdree
Connoisseur
86
08 oct 2025 11:55 pm
DerHansDerKanns
Expert Senior
86
16 oct 2025 10:26 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | The nose begins with a hint of honey and vanilla. It continues fruity with dried bananas and other yellow notes. One might think it has a salty/maritime flavor. Salted caramel or something similar. |
| Вкус | 86 | In the mouth, it begins sweetly and gradually builds. Then the yellow fruits take over. Sugared mandarins, and then suddenly it turns spicy and peppery. Never unpleasant, but intensely different. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium length, vanilla, sweet and never bitter. |
flip1234
Expert Junior
86
20 oct 2025 6:54 pm
Very standard Oban special release. It has the classic starfruit notes, the vanilla and the light maritime notes. Similar to the 2021 and 2024 releases in that nothing specific is happening. No cask play. Whats happening is good though, as usual. If you enjoy Oban, this is a safe bet. Despite the specs, I prefer the standard 14. Both in terms of price, and it has a light oaky note that the special releases don't
Stefan666
Connoisseur
85
22 jan 2026 10:03 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
feolai
Connoisseur
86
14 mar 2026 4:34 pm
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：86/100; Aftertaste：Medium.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
massel
Expert Senior
86
13 apr 2026 8:23 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
MaltAgenda
Expert Senior
86
07 oct 2025 11:12 pm
Tasted at the Whisky show.
whisky_alphabet
Connoisseur
86
23 nov 2025 11:47 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
pianoman
Connoisseur
85
05 dec 2025 8:53 pm
Dris
Connoisseur
85
31 dec 2025 2:08 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | - |
| Вкус | 85 | + |
| Финиш | 84 | + |
herdertje
Expert Senior
86
22 apr 2026 8:50 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
CluaranDeilgneach
Member Senior
87
06 aug 2026 12:34 am
I always seek out the Oban OB for its almost boutique character, though I am often disappointed—but not this time; oh no, not this time... Let’s see... On the nose, there are distinct coastal notes: seawater splashing against shells and oysters drizzled with freshly squeezed lemon, as well as the wet, seaweed-covered wood of a breakwater. Overhead, you can hear the cries of seagulls scouting for an easy meal. On the palate—calmness, pleasant warmth, and clarity... flavors of oat bread with runny honey, almonds, cloves, and pepper, along with Earl Grey tea with lemon and a pinch of salt on the finish. There is apple, too. The finish is medium-length, salty-sweet, with a hint of baking spices. It is a simple yet very honest whisky. It doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't; instead, it reveals the distillery's DNA and the character of its place of origin. The only downside to this little gem is the price. It shouldn't exceed 90 euros.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
JBKwb
Connoisseur
86
15 oct 2025 8:44 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
StefanKatonaXXL
Expert Senior
82
31 oct 2025 9:30 pm
Maybe I had too optimistic expectations... Even though I was initially pleased with the fact that this whisky was matured only in bourbon barrels, which is the style I prefer, I have to admit that this whisky disappointed me... Too much spiciness in the aroma with the sweetness of vanilla sugar, but apart from these and perhaps a slight aroma of malt and wax, almost nothing. Like a cheap scented candle... The taste is also too spicy, medium bitterness, a lot of wax, malt and a strange tingling sensation on the tongue with a detergent aftertaste... No, I don't need this whisky...
robbert88
Connoisseur
86
14 dec 2025 10:54 pm
Okay... I have to say, the glass was sitting for about 45 minutes before I started because something came up, but... I'm surprised. Oban and I have never been the best of friends, but I find this quite pleasant. A bit too much pepper at the end, but... not bad.
alex..w..fan
Connoisseur
82
20 dec 2025 6:39 pm
20 21 20+ 20+ 82 Young in aroma, gets better later, but didn't impress, just whisky, just Oban...
whisky_sven
Member Senior
83
03 apr 2026 10:58 pm
Light and maritime on the nose. The nearly 55% alcohol is not noticeable. On the palate, it's more assertive, with distinct notes of bright fruit. A tingling finish.
duranadavid
Expert Senior
88
28 apr 2026 8:02 pm
aroma: soft, rounded, vanilla, caramel taste: mild, vanilla, pinwheel, caramel Excellent straight-forward bourbon affair
DLi
Expert Senior
86
06 oct 2025 10:24 pm
Tasted very briefly at the London Whisky Show. Take this with a pinch of salt.
JacobaEd
Connoisseur
84
12 oct 2025 7:36 pm
Tommy7817
Expert Senior
87
06 nov 2025 11:44 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Koning
Connoisseur
87
21 nov 2025 10:12 am
The previous three special releases of Oban all included cask finishes (rum, oloroso, amontillado). Now it's time again for 'pure' Oban, as was the case in the 2021 Special Release which I really enjoyed. Is this as good? Yes, it's a honest Oban that strikes a good balance between fruits, spice and the sea. Although it's nothing earth shattering as well.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | A pleasant yet surprisingly light nose. Sea air and minerals, something floral, some apples and peaches. |
| Вкус | 88 | Citrus fruits, apples and peaches. A clear salinity, some pepper and malt sugars. It has a nice thick and viscous mouthfeel that slowly coats your mouth. |
| Финиш | 87 | Salted caramel, green apples and a growing spiciness. Lingers with a hint of smoke. |
Ram0nBri0nes
Member Senior
88
26 jan 2026 4:59 am
This is very coastal. Intensely tropical aroma with a briny, lemony taste carried by a thick, oily mouthfeel. Sally and lemon oil linger briefly leaving you wanting for more.
Stanzeflasche
Connoisseur
87
28 jan 2026 1:19 pm
It's airy, with a light touch of peat for depth, juicy fruit, yellow peaches, freshly squeezed lemon, white grapes, creamy fudge, candied vanilla, elegant oak with a waxy note, toasted hazelnuts. Perhaps a pinch of salt. On the palate, it's smooth, citrusy, the oak is more prominent, the fruit less ripe. Green apples, sandy beaches, restrained spice. Drops of honey. The finish is slightly oily, salted caramel, shortbread cookies, licorice, and toasted peanuts. Lime zest. It's really quite good, the distillery's character is very much present here, whereas it is often too subtle for my taste in other bottlings I've tasted. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/01/oban-12-yo-special-release-2025-heart.html
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 89
VEF206
Connoisseur
86
13 nov 2025 11:16 pm
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Peatyjohn
Expert Senior
84
15 nov 2025 2:19 pm
Nice nose of tropical fruits, coastal breeze. Initial taste quite sweet, pineapple, vanilla caramels. Oaky, sherbet fizz, A few drops of water tones down sweet notes to more biscuits and cereals, citrus undertones. In my view the bourbon cask does not provide enough oomph. The 2022 SP takes my vote.
Tommyknocker
Connoisseur
84
21 nov 2025 8:36 pm
I believe there's a reason why the standard is bottled at 14 years old. Okay, but not quite finished yet. Otherwise, it's very commendable that they've refrained from any barrel cosmetics.
Cubey666
Connoisseur
84
27 may 2026 4:18 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 84 | oily, chalk, floral, apple, peach, pear, mini smoke. |
| Вкус | 84 | chalk, apple, malts, vanilla, cereals, light smoke and salt. |
| Финиш | 83 | apple, paper, malts, chalk, vanilla, light salty. |
Peat_and_PX
Expert Senior
86
18 jul 2026 11:47 pm
Even having visiting the distillery last year I am not a big fan of Oban. It is a distillery with good potential and quite under delivering core range as usual with Diageo distilleries. This is the second special release Oban I try after the 2024, much more appeticing with this pure bourbon cask maturation, let see if it displays all its potential
Benco37
Expert Senior
85
12 oct 2025 5:24 pm
The smell is subtle smokiness, more like salt water in some bay, the taste is big, white, dark, all kinds of pepper :) it is strong but not strong, this type of whisky doesn't suit me very much, that's why the rating
MaltVader
Connoisseur
85
13 oct 2025 9:35 pm
Mineral, sweet, sea breeze, algae, hay, butter cookies, vanilla pudding, toffee, yeast cake. Also sweet on the tongue, more fruit, a touch of salt, canned peaches, citrus, tannins, freshly ground pepper.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
MyLastChance
Connoisseur
86
03 nov 2025 10:22 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
lukasz12
Expert Senior
85
25 jun 2026 10:03 pm
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 86 | Apple, sea, caramel, nuts |
| Вкус | 85 | Pepper, spices and yellow fruits |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, sweet and spicy |
MAXOESI
Connoisseur
85
27 sep 2026 6:06 pm
Not totally bad, but it doesn't really convince me.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
taucherer
Expert Senior
90
17 oct 2025 1:27 pm
I've tasted all of this year's Diageo Special Releases, and this was my favorite. It shows the most distillery character while being a classic malt. Salty, oily, with a bit of spice and lime.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
kbs26
Connoisseur
87
23 nov 2025 8:51 pm
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
MarcinSmm
Connoisseur
86
24 nov 2025 10:37 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
whisky666
Connoisseur
86
25 nov 2025 12:11 am
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
blisss84
Expert Senior
85
11 feb 2026 9:51 am
N : green apples, pills, minerals, grass, lemon zest. P: dry, hot, apples, pears, pineapple, minerals, vanilla. F: paper, twigs, apple peel, apple puree, wildflowers, vanilla. A little bit boring exemplary Speysider.
Capodonich
Connoisseur
86
15 oct 2025 8:58 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
thijs100
Connoisseur
84
21 oct 2025 1:16 pm
I would've liked to spices on the palate dialed down, but overall a pleasant drinking experience.
Glenrothes1973
Connoisseur
86
21 oct 2025 10:02 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Whisky_Art
Expert Senior
84
22 oct 2025 8:38 pm
Straightforward and direct, without too many frills, exactly as expected and perhaps for this reason a bit boring. A pleasant dram, well balanced and structured, but without emotions.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Crystalline and crunchy, which after the initial hit of vegetal and cereal freshness reveals a softer heart of vanilla, caramel candy, Digestive biscuits, macadamia, wildflower honey, and white chocolate. Pineapple, peach, and apple play in the fruit room. Over time, a waxy vein grows and intensifies, subdued only by vegetal and mineral inflections and a slight spiciness (dill, ginger). Inviting. |
| Вкус | 84 | It reiterates its mischievous essence, maintaining the vibrant and mineral aspects embodied by white fruit and a slightly acidic note (including gooseberry and pear) with incursions of spices (ginger, white pepper, dill), vegetal notes (green tea, linden), and the sweetness of malt and vanilla biscuits relegated to the background. Whispers of smoke and a distinct coastal character stand out, especially in length. |
| Финиш | 84 | Quite long and spicy, where the palate evocations continue, amidst vegetal, maritime, and fruity tart intertwining. |
LongPourAmourBlog
Expert Senior
87
03 dec 2025 2:03 pm
Blog on 17 December 2025 on my website: www.longpouramour.com My conclusion: "An improvement on the rather poor effort of last year , I have to say. In fact, I think this is the superior version by far. It is perhaps a tad too one-dimensional, but the creation in itself is perfect. This is like a Springbank, but without a fruity edge. Recommended!"
tomek691010
Expert Junior
85
16 nov 2025 6:59 pm
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
gaboruso
Connoisseur
86
18 nov 2025 9:20 pm
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
maciejchef
Expert Senior
86
25 nov 2025 10:39 pm
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
ryju007
Connoisseur
85
30 nov 2025 4:51 pm
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Dionysus
Connoisseur
86
22 apr 2026 9:18 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
herby.usa
Connoisseur
84
26 oct 2025 3:36 pm
No special highlights.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
FrancoM
Expert Junior
84
22 nov 2025 4:20 pm
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Dionysus
Connoisseur
86
22 apr 2026 9:10 pm
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
Sanma
Expert Senior
87
30 apr 2026 7:45 am
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 88 | Peach, Apple, Pineapple, Citrus, Chocolate, Tannin, Smoky, Medicinal, Floral, Cream, Vanilla |
| Вкус | 87 | Lime, Grapefruit, Green apple, Malty, Toffee, Vanilla, Floral, Nutty |
| Финиш | 87 | Toffee, Vanilla, Peat, Floral, Green apple, Citrus |
dapoinbua
Connoisseur
88
16 may 2026 2:00 pm
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Oban 12-year-old - Heart of the Harbour Diageo Special Releases 2025
54.7% ABV
exBourbon American Oak
Whiskybase
70 cl
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142.90 € | HighlandOban | — | — | — | 82.00 € | -74.3% | — | — |
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