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 Whiskybase

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Выдержка Ex-Bourbon American Oak · Whiskybase (Cask Type) · 2026-09-24T01:20:22Z WB ↗

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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.

собрано 30/54 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB · 2026-10-08T07:05:15Z · источник evidence

Hvdree Connoisseur 86 08 oct 2025 11:55 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

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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