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Oban 14-year-old чаще описывают как мягкий, лёгкий и сбалансированный виски с мёдом, фруктами, цитрусом, солёностью и лёгким дымом; при этом нередко критикуют за короткий финиш, недостаток глубины, горечь и завышенную цену.
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В большинстве отзывов нос описывается как свежий и фруктовый — яблоки, груши, цитрус, мёд, ваниль, иногда сливы и сухофрукты, с морскими/солёными и лёгкими дымными нотками. Во вкусе чаще отмечают ваниль, мёд, цитрус, специи и перец, солёность и лёгкий дым; профиль нередко называют прибрежным хайлендским, мягким, сливочным и лёгким в питье, сбалансированным и подходящим для новичков. Финиш обычно описывают как короткий или средний, часто сухой, с дубом, перцем, солью и остаточным дымом. Мнения о дыме расходятся — от «совсем не чувствую торфа» до отчётливой лёгкой дымности и йодистости.
Критические и противоречивые мнения повторяются: жалобы на «сильную алкогольную атаку», водянистость и «плоскость», короткий или слабый финиш, доминирующую горечь, излишнюю фильтрацию и потерю маслянистости, а также на то, что виски прост и не имеет большого характера. Часть отзывов считает его «ниже среднего» за свои деньги или что по полной цене он не стоит своих денег, что со второго глотка становится скучным и что раньше нравился больше; отдельно отмечают, что при 46% без фильтрации и красителя он был бы заметно лучше. Есть и резко отрицательные мнения: «ничего особенного», «не моя винокурня», стойкий «неуклюжий» привкус и нежелание покупать снова, упоминание о падении качества из-за массового производства. Среди редкого и необычного: солёные и «сырные» ноты, «мокрый пёс», ноты лака/растворителя и озона, «варёные креветки», «детергент», сено, грибы, мидии и оливки, а также сравнение старого розлива 2000 года (богаче, солонее, с дымом и восковостью) с розливом 2024 года (более фруктовый, менее солёный). Часть отзывов противоречива и в оценке финиша: одни считают его долгим и согревающим, другие — почти отсутствующим; кто-то хвалит раскрытие после окисления и воды, кто-то называет профиль «плоским» и переоценённым по цене.
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| Нос | — | Plums, apples, pears, peaches, brown sugar, chocolate, herbs, vanilla, iodine and slightly Smokey |
| Вкус | — | Vanilla, pears, chocolate, apples, orange zest, iodine, tannins, pepper, green hers, gun powder, and something related to ginger? |
| Финиш | — | Tannins, orange zest, pears, vanilla |
Nose: very fresh, light, pleasant! Vanilla, honey, beeswax, toffee, fresh green apples, pears, citrus, lemon peel, grapefruit, ginger, a hint of spice. Taste: Vanilla, toffee, hints of chocolate, pepper, ginger, citrus, honey, orchard fruit, ripe apples, pears, peaches, spices, wood tartness, herbs. Finish: Short and pleasant, vanilla, citrus, salty, very tart, nuts, wood, pepper, unfortunately at the very end it slightly "burns the pipe"
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| Нос | 85 | sweet, citrus, sweet fruit, a bit earthy, mineral, delicate peat, honey, beeswax, fresh green apple |
| Вкус | 82 | slightly smoky, slightly peppery, honey, citrus |
| Финиш | 81 | medium long, slightly smoky, sweet |
Absolutely delicious. Salty and blue cheese touches, powerful and explosive. One of my favorite whiskys
Got a bottle as a surprise gift, and it turned out a good surprise. I probably wouldn't have picked this up given the current price, but now that it's here, I will enjoy the bottle until the end. My biggest criticism of Oban 14 is that it isn't more of itself. What's there is very nice, but I'd like a stronger version of it. I'd be quite interested in a CS version of this. EDIT - 3 months and 2/3s of the bottle later: This grows on me. Extra point for taste 84 -> 85
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| Нос | 85 | Pleasant and subtle. Plenty of white fruits, apples, pear, white grapes, sour sherry-like dryness, faint hint of seaside air. I get no smoke. |
| Вкус | 85 | Apple, pear, apple cider, white pepper, floral notes, subtle smoke |
| Финиш | 84 | Short, fresh, floral, again very light smoke. I wouldn't mind if it lasted longer. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Tasted again after long time - one point higher than last time
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| Нос | 85 | Honey, yellow fruits, apple, peach, plums, quince, spices, pepper, cloves, nuts, little citric, lemon peel, hint of oak wood |
| Вкус | 85 | Oily, nutty, cooked fruits, apple, plum, figs, woody, tobacco, dark honey, subtle sweetness, spices, some herbs |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium long, warm, nutty, tobacco, spices, woody, hint of leather |
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
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| Нос | — | dark fruits, plum |
| Вкус | — | crisp fruit, apple, honey, preserved fruits |
| Финиш | — | well-balanced warmth with a lengthy finish |
strong alcohol attack
The olive golden whisky has a very fruity nose with orange, lemon and pear; all in combination with sea salt and peaty smokiness. On the tongue I taste fruit - something of dried figs, honey-sweet spices, dried apricots, followed by a smoky, malty dryness. He has a long and smooth, sweet aftertaste with hints of oak, dryness and a little salt.
Very simple, without great character but easy to drink. Better memories at the distillery, but where we could combine oban and ginger confit. A good agreement.
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| Нос | — | Candied citrus fruits. Caramel and maybe a little iodine. Notes a little "plastic" disturbing after aeration! no trace of smoke, contrary to what Oban says. |
| Вкус | — | Caramel, fat. A little orange zest. |
| Финиш | — | Keys of candied fruit, plum alcohol. |
A very nice whisky overall.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Nose: Raisin, plum, alcohol, caramel Taste: Sea Salt, raisin, sherry, citrus, pepper, smoke
нос 80 · вкус 92 · финиш 92
The smells on the nose correspond to the taste. Let this whisky stand for about 15 minutes with a few drops of water, then the fruit notes will come up.
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| Нос | — | Sea salt, little smoke, lemon and with water vanilla, apples, pear, pineapple and melon. |
| Вкус | — | Sea salt, smoke flavor, lemon, apples, pear, pineapple and melon |
| Финиш | — | Medium, dry citrus notes and tropical fruit. |
During another tasting I gave it 81 points; apparently I'm a bit ambiguous about this one.
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| Нос | — | Licht ziltig, sinaasappel. |
| Вкус | — | Licht romig, fruitig (gedroogde abrikoos), en lichte smaakpieken in vanille en kruiden. Heeft ook iets notigs. |
| Финиш | — | Redelijke finish, waarbij houttonen en later wat ziltheid naar voren komen. |
A whisky that rightly carries the expression coastal whisky. The maritime associations are enormous. A few months ago I drank the Oban 14 in a bar, from a long-opened bottle (see note below) because I found him boring. This time, I took it from a bottle opened only a few weeks ago and find it a little more interesting.
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| Нос | — | Malt, thyme, salty sea air, some orange and apricots, but not very sweet, a little sherry |
| Вкус | — | Cool onset, creamy body, white pepper, squeezed orange, in the background severe herbs, maritime |
| Финиш | — | Malt, slightly spicy, slightly sweet, medium to long |
Mainly sweetish whisky with especially fruit in the fragrance. Supplemented with a slight pepperiness and in the distance a little salty and smoky.
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| Нос | — | fruity and sweet. Apples, banana, orange peel, honey, vanilla. Slightly salty and smoky in the background. |
| Вкус | — | Slightly peppery. Sweet predominates, honey, toffee and vanilla. And some wood tones. |
| Финиш | — | Mid-length. Lightly peppery, vanilla and honey. Afterwards it becomes somewhat dry and bitter, with some cocoa-like influences |
You can find our review at http://www.whiskybros.com/#!Oban-14yo/c21kp/571634da0cf2331db0f94051
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
Fine whisky that is almost perfectly balanced. The taste scores just that little bit higher than the rest, but in this case it is certainly not to the detriment of this whisky. Perfect digestive!
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| Нос | — | The first, very irreverent sensation is: "Wet dog"! I then smell saltiness and a trace of sulfur. Also vanilla and melon. Some sherry and a lot of oak and malt. |
| Вкус | — | Very soft and sweet at first. Then an explosion of spiciness. Rosemary! Also a bit of anise. |
| Финиш | — | A medium finish with the persistent sweetness of vanilla. |
Sea It had been quite a few years since I last tried the Oban 14 Year Old. Unwarranted neglect, I might add, for every time I try it, I quite like it. The nose has a malty heart with honey and citrus fruit, but also a nice smokiness and loads of pepper. I get some figs and something that reminds me of the sea. This is a nice and aromatic nose. It is quite full of flavor and pretty feisty. Loads of heather, pepper and some maritime elements. In the rather short finish, the saltiness returns, with some toffee. Admittedly, it is not the kind of grand malt that makes you lyrical, but still it delivers what you pay for. Thanks, Pat!
This Oban was, along with the classics of Ayla (Lagavulin 16, Laf 10 and Ardbeg 10), among the first whisky I tried. Then he did not particularly like me, I remember an excessive amount of oak and one-dimensionality, but, apparently, over time, either got used to the oak, or developed receptors and now it seems to me a very good mole, but it does not shine with a variety of derivatives, but has its own individual character, sufficient complexity and depth, which puts him, IMHO, in a row of the best basic products.
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| Нос | — | Open, calm, processed wood, raw wood dust, light notes of varnish and solvent, salty and mineral shades, leather goods, lemon zest. |
| Вкус | — | Thick, oak-lemon, varnish, oily, a little pepper, creamy sweet notes - toffee, boiled condensed milk. |
| Финиш | — | Soft, bitter-sweet, toffee, bitter bark, grapefruit and lemon peel, burnt crackers, nuts, lacquer notes, oily. |
19-05-2017
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| Нос | 75 | hint of smoke, (sea) salty |
| Вкус | 78 | orange, (sea) salty, fruits |
| Финиш | 73 | medium, dry end |
Good intro into smokey whisky, not too much, but enough to be enjoyed. Very versatile whisky also, depending on what you had before etc., taste really changes and adopts. One of my favorites!
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Color: light gold. Body: dense oily. Nose: Incredibly clean, fresh, with mineral undertones, complex, with interesting nuances not found in every whisky. As soon as I opened the bottle, aromas of honeycombs, wax, caramel, lacquered furniture were heard from it. In the glass, these aromas are no longer so pronounced. Citrus notes are strong here, moreover, not sweet, sour or bitter, but something in between, probably a pomelo with a piece of orange peel is most suitable for this description. Subtle nuances of pineapple and papaya, some flowers (lilies?), lavender soap, the smell of rarefied air after rain (ozone), golden apples also add freshness to the aromatics. Sea salt and a slight tobacco smoke make this whisky related to island malts. Well, very small hints of dried fruits (dried apricots and prunes), hazelnuts, ginger, baked chestnut, baked potatoes in coals are also present. Taste: not as bright as aromatics, calm, but also memorable, dry, bitter, slightly smoky. It starts with sweet notes of vanilla, pineapple, pomelo, then salted caramel, notes of white wine (albariño) enter. Followed by long spicy, bitter notes of citrus zest, ginger, anise, mint, burnt wood, coffee. And in the end, everything is again replaced by sweet fruits (dried apricots, yellow apples and pears). Finish: medium length, spicy-sweet, very dry. Ground black pepper, mint, ginger, dried apricots, peach. This whisky, it seems to me, is intended primarily for lovers and enthusiasts who love to sit with a glass for a while, look for different undertones and nuances in taste and aroma. Moreover, it seems that a person needs a certain experience in the world of whisky in order to sufficiently "understand" this sample, it is not as simple as it may seem. I have also noticed that it "behaves" differently under different circumstances of use and changes slightly depending on the mood of the drinker. It is also interesting that different tasters often find in this whisky the most exotic flavors that would not even come to mind to another person. In general, the whisky turned out at Oban is not quite standard and this is interesting.
"Wow.." In a bad way, actually. Everything semms like it is behind a wall. Good flavours, but hidden far away. I really expected this to perform better. It was one of the first whiskies I ordered in a bar, and I just knew I had to own one. Well, now I do, and I must say that it's not as good now as it was when i was a newbie.
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| Нос | 86 | Starts off quite fruity in the nose. Then I read a review mentioning minerals, and I definitely can see the connection betwees this and a rocky, moist cave! Elderflower, overripe pears, (grandpa pipe) tobacco, charred wood, apple pie. A little bit flat, yet complex in the nose. |
| Вкус | 83 | It's very... thin? So this is what chill filtration tastes like.. A bit of peat smoke, salt, fresh oak. Actually reminds me of a rye in a way.. Lots of hay/dry grass. Gives a feeling of walking across a lawn that was mown a few days ago in the hot summer. |
| Финиш | 80 | Not a whole lot.. A short shot of oak and pepper. |
нос 83 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
2020-10-02
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| Нос | 77 | Gentle peat, smoke and salt . Not clingy or complex however pleasant enough. |
| Вкус | 80 | Mellow, light green fruits. Hint of vanilla and ginger. Not overtly complex. |
| Финиш | 78 | Decent short to medium finish. Overall not bad but not worth the 50 pounds RRP. |
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| Нос | 86 | Aromatic, heather honey, salt, a little orange and green fruit, vanilla, a breeze of light smoke and the sea |
| Вкус | 79 | Slightly dry with lemon zest, honey, salt, vanilla, a pinch of pepper, green fruit, dark chocolate, delicate notes of metallicity, light oak bitterness |
| Финиш | 77 | Medium length, a little spicy, slightly honey and citrusy, salt |
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 82
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| Нос | — | The whisky is pleasant, smoky, sea and dessert. It is worth noting that the smoke in it is delicate. Fruit notes appear in the form of pears. |
| Вкус | — | The alcohol is more noticeable on the tongue than on the nose, but it is not aggressive. The whisky is sweet fruity with marine notes. Smoke is not felt on the tongue. |
| Финиш | — | Medium finish, fruity and wood with delicate salt. |
I'm definitely positively surprised. Fruity, herbal, slightly spicy, creamy, sweet, no negative alcoholic notes.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
Had a great tasting with Oban 14 as a starter.
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| Нос | 74 | Overal on the nose it has a honey and caramel smell with some hints of earthy, floral, spice and some beeswax |
| Вкус | 78 | The first thing that comes up is the notes of the honey we smelled earlier. Then it developed into the beeswax of before as well. After a while the spices take over then it becomes belanced into fresh hony from a beekeeper |
| Финиш | 68 | the finish is sadly a bit on the shorter side with the typical highland kind of tones. After that a acohol vibe comes of as if it was disstilled a bit to quick. |
It is not bad but could be much better if not owned by Diageo. 43% and chill filtration does not make it any favour. Nevertheless, at 40 euro it was a good choice (not 60 as asked today).
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| Нос | — | Fresh and pleasant. White grapes, pear, toasted wood, some moss. |
| Вкус | — | Not bad mouthfill for 43%. More vanilla like than on the nose. Oaky, green apple, salt. |
| Финиш | — | Slightly astringent. Fired wood (some peat, maybe?) |
bottled 2000 - L15N04446913 - 86 points bottled 2024 - 81 points bottled 2000 - L15N04446913: In the aroma I have a pleasant smell of the sea, saltiness and seaweed. The rock stands above the sea, the breeze blows towards you from the sea and you can smell the sea and the damp rocks. At the same time, the smell of an almost ripe apple starts to come to me from the other side. It gradually fades and other aromas gradually show. Sweet-salty peat and light smoke come out. The smell of salty sweat on the body of a woman running on the beach (just sniff and lick a little). In the taste I have a combination of sherry, old wood, a little saltiness on the fruit-soaked wood, ripe fruit with a salty touch is highlighted for me and gradually the feeling of light smoke and wooden varnished wood. With further sips I have an increasingly waxy feeling. In the finish, then the slightly spicy sweetness of fruit, ripe apples, light wood and sherry tones fade and salty stone. Subsequently, a waxy feeling in the mouth. 86/100 bottled 2024: Sweetly ripe fruit, apples, pears, very ripe fruit, dense fruit honey, light whiff of salt. The smell of old wooden furniture. Pleasant dense fruit aroma, perhaps a little harder to read. At first, malt, graininess, then fruitiness and sweetness start to come in, apples, pears, it starts to give what it showed in the aroma. In the finish, slightly spicy fruit, gradually further into honey and malt and warming wood. Overall, a pleasantly drinkable whisky, but in my memories I have Oban listed as saltier (this was not reflected in the current rating). 81/100 I tasted the older version to compare it to the current one (2024). First the current one, then the older version. The older one seems richer, saltier and with a bit of smoke. The new one is quite fruity, lots of ripe fruit, fruit honey, pleasantly drinkable. The older one is denser, not as lively, but I would say sherry, fruit-soaked wood and light smoke and gradually a waxy feeling began to appear. The new one drinks well, but the older one seemed more fun and richer to me.
Color: Golden yellow.Aroma:Moderate;Palate:82/100; Aftertaste:Medium.
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| Нос | 81 | AromaBursting with fruity scents such as tangerine, orange, and lemon, along with a waft of smoky peat. |
| Вкус | 82 | Sweet and savory with rich fruity notes. The sweetness is mainly expressed as honey and toffee, accompanied by hints of cardamom-like spices, malt, and smoky flavors. |
| Финиш | 82 | Medium-long, with flavors of malt, oak barrel, and caramel. |
Oban 14 hmmm... this is one of those whisky-drinking staples that every whisky drinker should try. For me, it lacks a bit of complexity in the aroma and flavor, as if it's been filtered. The finish is slightly peppery. It has a little bit of everything—that's for sure. That's how I perceive it. I used to like it better. I have a weakness for salted caramel. Now it's okay... but :) Oban 14 is like that one guy from the neighborhood—he has friends, but no friends. :> I definitely recommend at least trying it.
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| Нос | 86 | A little bit of everything: flowers, peonies, fruit, smoke from burning wax, sea, grain. |
| Вкус | 83 | It carries the flavor from the aroma. Honey, vanilla, orange fruit, plus apples and pears, a touch of salted caramel. Subtle spices. A touch of oak—the tannins of the wood. |
| Финиш | 82 | The finish is short with notes of salty/sweet and spices. |
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
An unusual whisky with several different flavors. Having tasted it on several occasions, it seems to improve with age. Vanilla/floral notes on the nose are very prominent.
Technical data •Age: 14 years (the famous Oban 14, one of the few permanent 14-year-olds on the market) •Alcohol content: 43% vol (standard strength for Diageo OB) •Capacity: 700 ml • Whiskybase ID: 39 — a very low number, indicating one of the very first entries created on the database, consistent with an iconic and long-established whisky in the catalog Expected profile at the glass Oban 14 is renowned for its "Highlands-Islands" style: the malty, honeyed roundness of the Highlands, but with a maritime/saline touch and a light veil of smoke reminiscent of its coastal location. Fruit (orange, pear), honey, a hint of salt, and light peat. A balanced, approachable, and very crowd-pleasing profile—hence its reputation as an excellent, all-purpose whisky of high quality.
N: briny (like a real coastal highlander), grass, fudge, honey, beeswax and fruity - orange T: beeswax, grass, spicy and some nuts F: dry and long, citrus, bitter and later pure raisins
I taste no peat at all in this nice whisky. Great overall taste. I can see why this is considered one of the Classic Malts.
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| Нос | — | Sweet, honey, fruity. A mix of green and red fruit. Pear, a little spicy. No smoke. |
| Вкус | — | Sherry, malty, fruity, spicy, sweet. Very nice overall taste |
| Финиш | — | A little bitter, some vanilla notes, somewhat nutty. The fruit lingers. So do the spices. |
The nose is very pleasant, with a small side Talisker for the iodized side. A trace of smoke. Quite simple and goes everywhere but still very nice. At 46 degrees, unfiltered and without dye, it would be the foot. There, it's just the average. Distillery to dig for me ...
The whisky smells very classic and makes you want more. The taste shows many notes: malt, fruits (red, but not too dark), caramel, some oak and the association of salt. The whole thing looks very maritime. What reads good here and also tastes good and has complexity is already boring with the second sip. The finish is medium in length and reflects the taste again. I tried the whisky in a bar. I find this always difficult for a neutral rating. I also suspect that whisky is not drunk as often in this bar and the bottle has been open for a long time. In that sense, my impressions will not necessarily be representative. On occasion I will get a sample of the whisky and taste it again and evaluate. But what I have found in him does not really push my curiosity to infinite heights.
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
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| Нос | — | I smell the sea and show fruit. |
| Вкус | — | Slightly smoky taste in which I also discover some apple. |
| Финиш | — | Long aftertaste. |
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 78
I like this understatement. surely not a great but a substantial and very honest bottle that I really enjoy now and again. improves with every sip. 86/100
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| Нос | — | a little shy at first nosing. slightly smoky and quite malty, coastal with sea breeze, sandy beach and wet pebbles. some apples and a little marzipan. |
| Вкус | — | the palate is much stronger. nicely balanced with malt and honey, pastry, smoke and light fruit (apples and lemons). nutmeg. good coastal touch. |
| Финиш | — | medium to long, still slightly smoky and quite malty. there´s also a little ginger in the aftertaste |
Fruity and little citric - nice and drinkable
Balance sheet (21) Cute, the origin of shrimp is not clear but funny (84)
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| Нос | — | Strange aroma of boiled shrimp????♂️ ... salt and fruit ... tree ... grass ... (21) |
| Вкус | — | The taste is fruity, slightly smoky, salty (21) |
| Финиш | — | Finish sweet, round ... smoke and woody spice (21) |
A good whisky to drink with friends. Some elements have a very good balance (the "oak-honey-medicinal" at the nose, the "oaky-orange" and the old wine cellar at the taste); maybe too much caramel gives it an "artificial" flavour. In the end it's very light and pleasant; the short finish was just right and was the best part for me.
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| Нос | 80 | At first strong alcohol and floral notes, honey, slightly medicinal (like a Highland Park 12 with a teaspoon of Kilkerran). Far in the background: some tannins, malt, and a far calling from the oak. Then a quiet war takes place in my glass: the evil Knight Caramel makes a coup and becomes king, burning all the flower notes but sparing the medicinal - a lot of proud wounded soldiers to heal, I guess. There's just some room for malt and peach. Thus, the crowd arises against the evil commander and fights with awesome oak: finally the war is over and Sir Oak is finally proclaimed King of the Glass: he marries Princess Band-Aids and they all live forever happily. Lights out, the dram is over; at the end of my glass there's only some sea/salty notes, reminding me of those seagulls on the label. Phew. |
| Вкус | 79 | No war here: all smooth. Some tannins, oak, salt reminds me of my grandpa's old wine cellar (kind of a "dusty" flavour). Lovely memory. Oranges take over, with hints of malt and pepper. A little too smooth! |
| Финиш | 83 | Middle length. Lots of spices (pepper, parsley) at first but these just run away like bank robbers; just the oak remains and leaves a pleasant warmth, together with hints of peach, malt and caramel. |
It has its place in the classic malt range. Perhaps not optimal in terms of price-performance ratio, but a fair bottle.
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| Нос | — | Smells like buttery cardboard. It's not a nose that impresses. But very pleasant with a little salt in the air. Malty. |
| Вкус | — | Malty and salty. Or rather a distillery on the coast? An oily respectable body. |
| Финиш | — | Clean and dry finish. What remains is the wonderful nature (flora) directly on the coast. Round and clean. |
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| Нос | 84 | The citrus is quite noticeable, with a distinct hint of toffee and tobacco. |
| Вкус | 80 | Spiced and fruity. Hints of tobacco pushing through. |
| Финиш | 78 | Medium length. The spice hangs around for a bit, and the finish is somewhat dry. |
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| Нос | 81 | Sharp and light fruits |
| Вкус | 83 | Sweet, light fruitiness |
| Финиш | 74 | Slightly vibrant newmake finish |
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| Нос | 80 | Light fruits, ripe pears, oak. |
| Вкус | 76 | First oak, (a few) light-colored fruits with a slight sweetness that give way to strong pepper notes. For 43% the pepper notes are very dominant. |
| Финиш | 75 | Short to medium-long finish, mainly oak and pepper notes. Conclusion: I am pretty disappointed to be honest. For the price of around 50 € that I paid at the time, what is offered is only below average. There are much better products in this price range, e.g. the Tullibardine 15 (WID: 148060). |
A bit unbalanced, but it lends perfectly in combination of a great mushroom risotto or poultry.
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| Нос | 85 | Floral (honey), barley, vanilla, citrus and a whiff of wood. |
| Вкус | 75 | A slightly lack of balance here of the ABV compared to the flavours. Honey, black pepper, barley and a whiff of red fruit. |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium length with some fruitiness and black pepper. |
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| Нос | 77 | Gentle peat, smoke and salt . Not clingy or complex however pleasant enough. |
| Вкус | 80 | Mellow, light green fruits. Hint of vanilla and ginger. Not overtly complex. |
| Финиш | 78 | Decent short to medium finish. Overall not bad but not worth the 50 pounds RRP. |
Not good, not bad - a malt without qualities.
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
N: sweet honey, fruity, orange T: sharp spicy oak, soft saltyness, lemons F: short, dry oak, sea salt, a touch of oil
A pleasant, drinkable dram. A good entry into Highland, with time I came to appreciate the savory items more and more. The fruity notes of sherry are interesting, delicately looming in the background of the bourbon base
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| Нос | 84 | N Pleasant, dry, light, with notes of wood and malt. Cherries, chocolate |
| Вкус | 84 | M Matches the nose, dry, tannic, alcohol under control. Floral, ripe fruit. |
| Финиш | 83 | F Medium long, pleasantly full of chocolate, toasted bread and tannins |
Amazing balance, one of my go to bottles.
Nose is the best part, very interesting. I will probably not buy it again but I will try more Oban for sure.
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| Нос | 87 | Black tea, malt, lemon, lemon rind, fresh grass, heather, meadow flowers, black tea again, floral. Mostly I get black tea, honey, lemon, floral. I kinda like it. Highland classic. |
| Вкус | 85 | Sour, honey, bitter, juicy. Almonds. Medium body. Lemon. I didn't like first few glasses, now when I sat to do review I like it. Not something I usually enjoy but it has character. |
| Финиш | 85 | Dry finish. Bitter almonds. Medium to long. Good bitter, don't know how to describe it. It has some sweetness. |
Bottled 2025 (L5022CM007). A solid bottling, but one that has deteriorated somewhat over the years and seems less well-rounded than I remembered. The oxidation does the bottle good, but unfortunately doesn't "save" it much. For what it offers, the Oban 14 has become too expensive for me. I would recommend getting slightly older bottles at auctions, where they are hardly more expensive. I really like that they have retained the classic design of the label.
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| Нос | 85 | Vanilla, apples (slightly brownish), cloves, caramel, fine citrus notes, dry straw, honey, summer meadow flowers, dried apricots, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 84 | Smooth start. The body is relatively full and nicely creamy. Overall, it feels slightly unbalanced. Vanilla, stored apples, caramel, cloves, dried orange slices, licorice, a hint of anise, gingerbread, slightly rotten pears, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-length finish. Vanilla, caramel, anise, cloves, apples, pears, honey, dried oranges. |
complex. broad. complete.
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| Нос | — | Fresh ginger and cucumber. Fruit gum. Lemon peels and some vanilla bean. |
| Вкус | — | Medium bodied. Sweet and fruity. Apricots and melon. Spicy, with traces of oak. |
| Финиш | — | Medium. Fresh and still fruity. Malt creeps in at the end. |
Rarely a sea breeze tasted in the whisky!
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
This has a lot of coastal notes and and I really liked the light smoky finish on it. Definitely worth a shot.
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| Нос | — | Light peat, Sherry, Fennel, Green herbs, Anise, Pineapple, Dessert wine, Lemon Zest, Buttered toast |
| Вкус | — | Light Smoke, toasted wood, brine, more pineapple. |
| Финиш | — | Medium, light smoke, generic fruit, Spice |
Very smooth and creamy whisky. Almost island caracter.
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
The contrast between fruity-sweet aroma and spicy-tart finish give the Oban the profile of a characterful Highland malts. Unfortunately, but a bit flat, outstanding impressions you look in vain. 81/100
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| Нос | — | Sweet grape juice, soft pickled pears, orange peel, beeswax, herbs, mint, sour apple rings and fresh, salty coastal air, floral perfume, some rinsing in the background |
| Вкус | — | solid onset, then dominates full-bodied seasoning, maritime, but also slightly hot, sweetness comes through minimal |
| Финиш | — | The finish is dominated by spice, slightly dry, thyme, cough drops or juice, green tea, hay and grass, medium length |
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
нос 84 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
[May, 2017] Many years ago I had my last standard edition Oban so today's distillery visit is a good refresh on this. I expect nothing spectacular and I get ... nothing spectacular. Just an easy to drink dram with the claimed honey and oranges profile. Warming entry on the palate but not much coating. Both the taste and finish are very okayish, yet nothing to remember by tomorrow morning. But hey, such a whisky is made for drinking and not for "analysis paralysis"...
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Silky rich mouthfeel with a fair kick of oak woodiness in the back palate. The Initial taste is very akin to an apple turnover - stewed fresh fruits with sugary rich baking notes. A generous pinch of pepper, a dash of salt and a hint of cloves are provided by some well-judged oak spicing. Malty again with notes of damp soil and extremely faint wafts of peat smoke. Only the 43% ABV holds this back from achieving something greater, as the rich mouthfeel quickly fades and becomes a touch thin. Full tasting note: https://www.thedramble.com/tastings/oban/oban-14-year-old/
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 77
Conclusion and pictures on: https://tomtrinkt.de
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| Нос | — | The 14-year-matured Highland whisky starts fresh and fruity. Pears, apricots, citrus fruits, light caramel notes, blossom honey and some hard to define herbs dominate my first impressions. A salty sea breeze lays like a thin veil over the other flavors. The alcohol (43%) is not noticeable and very well integrated. In the background a delicate smoky note lingers. Hints of dry oak and a touch of licorice complete the rather complex and very well-balanced aromas. |
| Вкус | — | The texture of the Oban is pleasantly gentle, a few freshly ground peppercorns cause a tender tingling at the tip of the tongue. The intensity of the smoke increases slightly but remains light and far from the harsh Islay malts. Vanilla, salty caramel sweets, sweet apricots, dried orange peel, honey, coffee, herbs and spicy wood notes are present. The maritime notes linger familiarly in the background. |
| Финиш | — | Medium long, sweet and spicy and smoky. A hint of freshly ground pepper, light smoke, herbs, bright fruits, salt, licorice and spicy oak finish off the Oban. A slight dryness remains on the palate. |
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| Нос | 88 | Light dried fruits like apricots, a hint of citrus and light grapes. The second smell makes the painting look spicy and ripe. There are aromas of honey, wood, hot caramel and minimal smoke. Everything together is accompanied by a pleasant freshness. The malt looks very round and set on my nose. The alcohol is almost imperceptible. I would have typed only from the smell of an 18+ Malt. I love it! |
| Вкус | 80 | Rather thin. Honey, wood, light fruit, lemon zest, some pepper and a hint of smoke. Overall, rather dry. |
| Финиш | 80 | Short to medium with grapefruit peel, oak, honey and pepper. |
Fine elegant whisky, a little orange, salt and a little peat. Sometimes comes really good, sometimes rather difficult.
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| Нос | — | First malty sweet with fruit, then lemony fresh with a few herbs. Everything maritim accompanied with a light smoke. |
| Вкус | — | Great mouthfeel, something tingles on the tongue, the taste fills the mouth. Here, too, the taste develops. Starts sweet, the smoke joins in, the lemon re-emerges and also a mild spiciness comes to the fore. |
| Финиш | — | Lasting, the seasoning and the gentle smoke remain. The fresh basic tint stays slightly tart apricot-tea-herb-like on the palate. |
(Lot # LLJA0001914. Has been in a bottle with very low fill level for the last several years) NOSE: Mild malt and bourbon notes. A flowery scent which is a bit dark (as opposed to light and summery), perhaps some heather and hints of honey. Some woody notes as well. Improved with water, which brought out orchard fruits and some barley. (85p) TASTE: The arrival is a little tame, wood and some honey, but little malt or fruit. On the mid palate i also find more wood than malt or fruitiness. Water made it a little sweeter. (80p) FINISH: The finish is also a but wood dominated and a bit astringent and peppery although it also has some honey sweetness. Improved a bit with water. (83p) TOTAL SCORE 83 points.
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 79
marine notes, fruit, fresh apples, oak, sweet/salt, spicy, almonds in end
Color: Light Copper Nose: Immediately recognizable and different than just about any other malt. I try to be very on-guard about this sort of thing, because it's so amenable to marketers, but this really does smell like a "West Highland" malt. Ben Nevis is one of the few others that seems to consistently wade into this arena. Now, I've said a lot without really giving many descriptions, so let's get to that. Orange is present right away; not generic citrus, as it sometimes is, and definitely not lemon or lime: orange. Then there's a coastal note that packs a punch of both salt and vinegar. Serge sometimes talks about Oban having mustardy notes, and I can see what he means. Finally, it has a vague scent of metal and metal polish. I find myself confused when people describe this as generic or run-of-the-mill malt. Taste: Whisky is funny this way. Orange and chocolate is a typical flavor combination in confections. There's no reason they should go together in whisky (unless there's some chemical explanation about which I'm unaware). However, that's exactly what we have here. Orange is salient and immediate on the nose; chocolate is the same on the palate. Interestingly, it skews more towards creamy, milk chocolate for me rather than the more-typical dark. I've gotten a bit ahead of myself, though--I try to start with the arrival's technical features. The mouthfeel is medium, could be a bit thicker and oilier and work better, but it's good enough for this weighty malt. There's no real heat at 43%, which would have been a bad sign. Otherwise, the palate is nice. Beyond chocolate, you get definite maltiness and some good bitter notes. It's not the biggest tasting thing ever, though. I don't find water helps at any point. Finish: The malt and bitterness from the mid-palate continues on and predominates. Comments: A bit of a splitter. The nose is approaching or even reaches 90 points for me, while the palate hovers around the low-to-mid 80s. As usual, it's a task deciding how to split that difference. I think, when factoring in how good of a daily dram this is and how much character abounds, that I skew a bit higher than others may. I'm glad Oban is around, and there's an odd combination of charm and frustration from the fact that this is one of the very few expressions you can taste of the spirit.
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
Nice and rounded
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| Нос | — | Apple, some mint, soft |
| Вкус | — | Citrus, spicy, grain, soft |
| Финиш | — | A bit of (sea) salt, grain |
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| Нос | 77 | Gentle peat, smoke and salt . Not clingy or complex however pleasant enough. |
| Вкус | 80 | Mellow, light green fruits. Hint of vanilla and ginger. Not overtly complex. |
| Финиш | 78 | Decent short to medium finish. Overall not bad but not worth the 50 pounds RRP. |
Bottle purchased in December 2023, opened for about a month, level ¼.
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| Нос | — | cooked fruit, prunes, raisins, a little broth, brine, honey, melted brown sugar. After a while, a nice warm apple pie sprinkled with icing sugar and some hot pancakes with pine nuts emerge. |
| Вкус | — | good body, oily, robust, quite sweet but also salty, fruity and mineral, consistent with the nose, cooked fruit, peaches in syrup, raisins, honey, apple pie and pancakes |
| Финиш | — | Fruity finish, notes of raisins, apple pie, chestnut honey |
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
waxberry, smoky
Average daily sip.
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| Нос | 83 | Beeswax, vanilla, pleasantly fresh scent, strawberries from the bush under the rain, green apples, pears, ginger, toffee, some citrus, or rather their peels |
| Вкус | 82 | Vanilla, beeswax, toffee, green apples, pears, citrus peels, a bit of wood and herbs, mint, salt, black pepper |
| Финиш | 83 | Short, fresh, pleasant, vanilla, lemon with salt, citric acid, woody, slightly charred wood, peppery, spicy, chili |
нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 79
до этого пробовал обан литл каск.что до 14ого то в нос ударило какой то свежестью. также вроде хереса тут немного, но я его сразу учуял. если честно херес не моё. но тем не менее глоток пошёл хорошо чуть обжигающе, но уверенно. и сладость есть и фруктовость. да в принципе очень хорошо, можно было бы и пол бутыля впулить было бы с кем. так что хороший вискарь, не любимчик, но и не аутсайдер. лучше кноканду это точно.
07/17/2010, conditions 2/5
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| Нос | — | Pungent. Straight: wood, honey, parfume, sweet. Dilute: citrus, fruit. |
| Вкус | — | bitter, oily, viscose, sharp, pungency, orange, wood, fruit |
| Финиш | — | Bitter. |
Unsurproved whisky, well made and consensual, syrupy with a bonus of a small smoked side.
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| Нос | — | Light, on lightly smoked wood. I find it also fruity, on oranges. |
| Вкус | — | There is a hint of smoke and peat on the palate, which is creamy and sweet. Alcohol is pretty well integrated. |
| Финиш | — | Good length, smoke. |
Nose: obstler, smoke ?, slightly musty, cherries, potatoes,, spices, oak, alcohol Taste: strong onset, pepper, spices, oak, quite flat, less light fruit Finish: spicy, medium long, vanilla at the end,
нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 79
A classic!
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 79
нос 81 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
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| Нос | — | some smoke. Fruity |
| Вкус | — | Delicious. Smoky. Caramel. Balanced |
| Финиш | — | Medium. Smoke stays. Will be a bit dry. |
very nice oak fragrance. It easily comes to the tongue, without any irritation. Very pleasant. Aromatic and round. Very good for the price ...
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| Нос | — | Here’s some white pepper, paprika, plums and blackberries. Really weird, cause it’s actually quite sweet. |
| Вкус | — | The mouth is very much like the nose, slightly more peppery. |
| Финиш | — | A lot of pepper (and salt) and blackberries. |
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 74
Non-standard standard, which stands out from other highland malts.
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| Нос | — | although at the back but immediately felt; the small hint of smoke, honey, fruits (plum, pear), on the fruits is a maritime note (very pleasant), sweet Salmiak, licorice |
| Вкус | — | significantly more power and start than in the nose, salt and sweetness come together, for 43% quite strong |
| Финиш | — | Oak spice, dryness, light smoke remains, ginger on the tongue |
a 14 years old tasted a long time ago, and who has not moved qq years later!
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| Нос | — | Spices, wood, kernel, then sweet scent |
| Вкус | — | Spices, then caramel and candied orange, it piques a little, it's iodized |
| Финиш | — | short to medium, little to say if not a wild side (iodized, not smoked) that combines well with a candied fruit caramelized |
An absolutely honest malt. No hype, no NAS and not diluted to the minimum, so he comes with a good 43% therefore. Granted, the 46% would certainly do even better this malt. In addition, there is a price that is absolutely top for a 14 year old whisky. Maybe that's why I gave him a bit more points than usual. Sure, this is not a malt of extremes, neither sherry bomb nor a bourbon vanilla bomb is offered here, but what you get is a malt that offers an ingenious value for money and the fruity Speysidians and the lovely Lowlander You can tell it somehow the maritime character from the nose to the Abgabng, which is oily and medium-long. A Malt, which is already something more than an All Day Dram, but I think, this will only be recognized if it is taken off the market or the price is raised significantly.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
нос 81 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 72
Lot # LLJA0001914. Tasted in 2014. 5.0 out of 5 stars Nose: Rounded smell with quite a bit of pear fruit, "soft" smokey peat and hints of iodine and salt. A lovely whisky to just smell, again and again. Taste: Medium rich, the initial attack is quite smokey, the taste is drier than the nose lead me to think and the aftertaste is long, lingering on for almost a minute, revealing notes of liquorice and tar.
So I actually find the nose really good. A beautiful fruitiness that looks almost exotic. Ripe citrus. Plus the mild smoke and oak. In the mouth, unfortunately, then quite boring. There is not much left of the fruit. The oak is already there and the smoke looks more dull. The nose is quite good. In the mouth it is rather casual and not very exciting. Not bad for a pub along with a beer. But it is not enough for more.
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Poached pears, citrus, apricot, some sea air and caramel. In the mouth fairly thin with mainly pear, some citrus, salt and pepper. The finish is rather short and flat. Sometimes I could appreciate him, other times I had a hard time emptying the glass. For $50 you can get (much) better than this. Better with some water.
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Oban 14 82 It's okay, but the balance feels good Moderately small hexagon feel Even in Oban 12, there is a slightly sour part, is it a malt characteristic? Dosu is a bit disappointing N Orange, a little Celty, savory malt, sour Taste The alcohol content is very light, sour and sweet Finish There is a part that is a little dull
Nice, funky whisky for me, I think this isn't for everyone... Nose is nice for me but other segments lacks behind
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| Нос | 87 | rotten tomato, fresh tomato, fruit basket, basement, hints of costal notes, pretty funky |
| Вкус | 81 | nice mouthfeel, hints of smoke, but too spicy for my taste, alcohol is too pronounced for me |
| Финиш | 83 | spicy, dry, burning, light bitterness, IPA beer |
нос 82 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
Old fashion style. I love it! Very complex and tasty dry whisky. Perfectly balanced. Add a little water to reach all flavors.
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| Нос | 83 | oranges, pears, dried fruits, sherry, some pepper, wood, hint of maritime |
| Вкус | 85 | fruits, caramel, honey, pepper, oak, sherry, maritime salt |
| Финиш | 84 | oak, pepper, some sweetness, salt, fruits, oranges, little iodine |
S 7 Bottle from the early 90s. A bit disappointed by the nose, but it improves thereafter. Similar quality to modern 14 but a bit richer, I suspect the initial vats has higher ratio of older stock.
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| Нос | 82 | Rose moisturiser. Vanilla. Honey drizzled barley. Red apple. White pear. Blood orange. Old wooden cupboard. A little dusty, but feeling old & dignified. Then fizzy lemonade and mildly prickling alcohol blows the cover. A whiff of hot copper. A pinch of rock salt. |
| Вкус | 85 | My warm and spiced honey drink, very quaffable. Sugary and oily mouthfeel. Ginger root, crushed peppercorn, cardamom. Manuka honey - intense like having a spoon of it straight. Toasted malt and mildly bitter oak. More juicy orchard fruits. A little metallic towards the finish. |
| Финиш | 84 | Medium, slowly drying finish. The honey malt continues. Red apples. Warm oak spices. |
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| Нос | — | Very sweet Ripe apricot Bright ripe fruits After that it becomes slightly creamy Buttery Vanilla Sweet Caramel minimal smoke Some oak |
| Вкус | — | Sweet fruity Plenty of apricot Then come the creamy notes paired with the fruity notes Clearly honey caramel Vanilla Smoke is almost unnoticeable Very Mild Oak |
| Финиш | — | Medium Here too apricot With the creamy notes of the taste Oak comes through beautifully at the back Finally, white chocolate |
нос 76 · вкус 84 · финиш 80
Aroma makes the job! Overall 81,5/100.
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| Нос | 84 | Fresh, floral-fruity, vanilla, spices, quite mild and pleasant, apples, minimum smokiness and mustiness |
| Вкус | 81 | Burning, pepper, vanilla, nut, new wood, not very complex, for me watery, dark chocolate, citron, mineral |
| Финиш | 80 | Rather dry, slightly salty, citron, oak, slightly smoky in an empty glass |
The aroma is dry sherry, slightly malty. With light notes of spices and nuts. Very strong But short retronasal sensation of oak, sherry and aged spirits. Restrained, as if having tamed the storm and the very essence of oak. A pleasant good whisky. Without frills and excesses. For those who appreciate taste and simplicity. When you drink this whisky, you want to take the next sip very quickly because the taste evaporates very quickly and you want to refresh the sensations and keep them in your mouth longer. Definitely a tasty and worthy example.
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| Нос | 86 | Apple, pear, citrus, vanilla, honey, floral, peat, chocolate |
| Вкус | 84 | Honey, peat, toffee, malty, salty, apple |
| Финиш | 85 | Honey, floral, citrus, apple, peat, tannin, malty |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Maybe best entry whisky
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| Нос | — | Green apple, oily, cucurbit, refreshing, no waxiness, honey, savory barley (5%), white flower, slight yellow It doesn't stand out with any unique characteristics, but the fundamentals are really solid. The fact that the quite diverse scent is intuitively felt (it didn't even take 10 minutes to capture all the notes above) makes me think it is a well-made entry. A scent that feels like it would lightly coat the mouth, perfect for a first drink at a bar. |
| Вкус | — | Soft (not watery), slightly metallic + malty (less than 10%), Korean melon, unsweetened melon, no sweetness, refreshing + tartness 60%+, salty, oily It is clean and delicious. It has a refined quality worthy of a No. 1 whisky, to the point where I think the closest comparable whiskies would be the Taketsuru or Hakushu series. Although there is a significant difference from Glen Glassa Sand & End, I feel that they share the same objective. However, while Sand & End introduces various variations such as saltiness, sherry, and sandy textures to achieve that goal, Oban seems to win over the audience solely with its refreshing crispness. It is similar to the Arran Quarter Cask in that it is based on Bourbon, but it is much less bitter and feels more refined than the Quarter Cask. |
| Финиш | — | Medium length, 100% bourbon cask notes, clean melon, like a Grant 15 with the bitterness removed. The palette might be a bit ambiguous (since it lacks distinctiveness), but the finish is really good. |
I was very pleasantly surprised. In the past I found Oban to be rather middle of the road, however this time around this bottle hit the spot.
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| Нос | 87 | caramel, pudding, hint of citrus |
| Вкус | 85 | butter cream, sherry, almonds. overall pleasant mouthfeel |
| Финиш | 81 | bit of acidity (but not unpleasant) like lemon curd. |
I stand by my earlier given points; 69.
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| Нос | — | Some smoky notes with coastal aroma's: salt, seaweed & wet wood. |
| Вкус | — | Some sweet caramel & honey followed by salt, wet wood and some dried fruits: apricots & plums. |
| Финиш | — | Not to long with hints of oak, pepper, salt, plums & seaweed. |
This whisky don't stand out at all, sorry. The standard flavors is there, oak, vanilla etc..
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| Нос | — | So much wood(oak) and a little hint of peat. |
| Вкус | — | Oaky and malty taste. |
| Финиш | — | Medium long finish, with a hint of salt. |
Got two of this one
Fantastic entry level malt!
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| Нос | — | Oaky, bitter-sweet wood, vanilla and black tea. Water makes a striking improvement of the nose. |
| Вкус | — | vanilla and butterscotch, lemon rind, milk chocolate, some black tea notes from the wood impact and a hint of salt. |
| Финиш | — | The finish is medium in length with some bitter honey, oak, black pepper and again bitter black tea. Vanilla appears in a second wave together with more pepper and a hint of peat smoke. |
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
Classic, gentle and pleasing. A consensual malt. Good match with salmon and light seafood dishes.
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| Нос | — | Refreshing and gentle. Summer fruit. Melon. Vanilla pod. Touch of new leather. Developing on cooked fruit notes. Pear pie. Stewed peaches. Yeasty. |
| Вкус | — | Delivers nose promises. Smooth and silky. |
| Финиш | — | Fruity, gentle and slightly nutty. |
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 82
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 80
I like this whisky very much. Pleasant taste of a wonderful scent and reasonable price. When I'm sorry that the bottle's level is pretty good at the bottom.
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| Нос | — | Malt, salt, honey, sour fruits, pleasant freshness and possible hints of grass and smoke. |
| Вкус | — | It is distinctly woody, fresh and pleasantly smoothens, a slightly smoky taste combining with caramel. |
| Финиш | — | Pleasant long relish, delicate and pleasantly spicy. With hints of salt. |
Makes a strong impression, the 43% Vol. Are well chosen. For my taste, the bitterness is a touch too dominant. In return, the excellent spice compensates with the thyme influence.
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| Нос | — | Vanilla and vanilla cream, maritime sweetish and very ashy smoke, very many raisins, all in very dry fruit with figs, amarena cherries, caramel, cedar spice with hints of eucalyptus, some oak and spicy hazelnut, grapefruit and immature orange, apple and cinnamon, tobacco, blackberry and pear juice, banana, slightly malty, heather |
| Вкус | — | subtle smoke and ash, vanilla, rather sweet and honey-like, toffee, some oak and malt, spicy cedarwood and tobacco, strong mineral notes with thyme, slight bitterness of dried fruit, hay, salt effects |
| Финиш | — | Ashtray habit, dry and nutty, cedar, citrus (orange & grapefruit), chocolate bitterness, grass, aromas of prunes, some mild pepper, later vanilla and malt |
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 80
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Nice standard for good money, even if he does not quite get my favorites in the price segment.
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| Нос | — | Candle soot, pine needles, beeswax. Menthol, thyme. Not over complicated, not interchangeable. Nutmeg. |
| Вкус | — | Full, oily texture. Linden honey, pine needles, candle soot, stalked matches. Milk coffee, thyme. |
| Финиш | — | Medium long, sooty, slightly dry. Cough syrup, bittersweet. |
A doctored whisky, needs to please everybody and thus doesn't please me. Heavy chill filtered and coloured. Although there is worse out there, I wouldn't buy it again.
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| Нос | 80 | Sweet, vanilla, little wood, touch of fudge. Smells a bit doctored as this one needs to please everybody. It's not a bad smell, but hasn't got much depth. |
| Вкус | 79 | Soft as silk. Sweet, little sour. Quite some malt notes. Doesn't develop much. I assume every little bit of oilyness has been stripped with the chill filtering. |
| Финиш | 79 | Short-medium length. Some sweetness, wood and toffee. And it fades away as a whisper in the wind. |
Representing the West Highlands in Diageo's Classic Malts of Scotland, Oban 14 features a mineral and slightly salty character. The aroma is both engaging and complex with juicy blood oranges, toffee, fresh tobacco and a lovely coastal touch. After its briny and spicy arrival, the taste develops with intense wood influence, bitter walnuts and a surprising flash of menthol. Astringent dryness and distant hints of spearmint remain of a weak and quickly gone finish, where chill-filtration has taken its toll. Not the greatest malt of the range, but worth a try. RATING: 3.4/5.0 stars ≙ 82 pts → ABOVE AVERAGE [-]
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Nothing special and memorable. Life is too short for mediocre malts.
Nice whisky. Gentle introduction to coast
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| Нос | — | Fruity |
| Вкус | — | Light zilty |
| Финиш | — | Oak and a little dry |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Peatier and spicier than I remembered it. Citric, floral, mineralic, peppery / gingery, salty, fresh. Almost like a deluxe, higher-aged, more spicy, all-malt version of Teacher‘s Blended Scotch. Certainly not a „smooth“ whisky, I wouldn’t recommend this to beginners or casual whisky drinkers because of the peppery heat. Speaking of: At 43 percent, you wouldn’t think so, but it actually gets better with a drop or two of water.
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| Нос | 84 | Sour-sweet, gains in complexity and creaminess with a bit of water. |
| Вкус | 85 | More peppery and sharp than you‘d expect. White pepper, ginger, chili. Water balances it out. Salty, mustardy, acidic, and softly, but noticeably peaty. |
| Финиш | 84 | Quite oaky, actually, with spiky, zingy tannins and an ashy kind of peat that prolongs the experience. Still a lot of pepper as well. |
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Strong bourbon influence with waxy and milk chocolate nuances.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
Hard to figure out what's in the bottle while it's covered in text. However, recommended after a bowl of goulash, or from the whisky cart, but not in Hungary itself. Veto your mother, otherwise Wilders will come and blow you. That's why 69 points.
The second sample confirmed my suspicions: a light whisky with little body. Almost the same aromas as the first tasting, only the alcohol came through briefly and sharply on the palate. I've adjusted my rating downwards. Otherwise, a pleasant whisky that shouldn't be dismissed.
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| Нос | 82 | Mild and light with some oak, honey and sea salt, then oranges. |
| Вкус | 84 | Fruity and sweet at the beginning, honey, chocolate, caramel, then a brief spiciness from the alcohol, followed by slightly bitter and spicy notes, then it becomes dry. |
| Финиш | 83 | Initially dry, with oak notes, a touch of salt and little fruit sweetness. |
A simple Highlander, which opens up quite uncomplicated, but also offers nothing special. In particular, the departure leaves desires open.
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| Нос | — | Faint smoke rises in the nostrils, altogether quite airy, light to moderately strong fruit flavors (mainly cherry), raisin notes. |
| Вкус | — | Slightly more smoke on the palate than on the nose, spicy, then sweet and quite malty, forty-five percent strong in decent drinking. |
| Финиш | — | In the finish short and here then missing but a few percent. |
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
14-year-old oban Tasted 2014-07-20 @ WhiskyInteam Spaden spicy and dry peaty, yummy - very good 82
Peculiair saltiness in nose and taste. Very pleasant sour taste development. Ugly finish. Nevertheless, its recommended.
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| Нос | — | No water: sweetness of honey, toffee, with hints of bitter smoke. With water: more sweetness, more pronounced smoke (less bitter) |
| Вкус | — | No water: sweet fruity arrival. Bitter development. With water: salty arrival. Spear mint and bitter honey in the development. Taninne. |
| Финиш | — | Short, dry, sour finish. |
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| Нос | — | Smoky, fruity, sweet malt |
| Вкус | — | Sweet, fruity (pears), spicy, coffee |
| Финиш | — | Long, dry, soft, salty, coffee |
Good whisky to enjoy.
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| Нос | — | Fruity, soft. |
| Вкус | — | Fruits, vanilla, salty. |
| Финиш | — | Medium long and pleasant, soft. |
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
Sorry but by far my not favourite distillery...
нос 75 · вкус 78 · финиш 76
This is for one of the earlier 14 year bottlings.
нос 76 · вкус 68 · финиш 75
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 84
overall a bit meaningless too little complexity, malty and slightly smoky
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| Нос | — | Vanilla, malty, creamy, heather, honey, floral, light mint or sage, herbs, very delicate notes of smoke |
| Вкус | — | Smoke and spice become dominant, oak, herbs, honey and distant light fruitiness perhaps bright grapes |
| Финиш | — | dry and slightly smoky, oak, medium long rather mild |
Solid standard for 43 €, just as a beginner, you can imagine a bottle as a slightly smoky alternative as well, it will not get boring quickly.
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| Нос | — | fresh-fruity, apple, lemon, pear, slightly salty freshness, gentle, dry smoke ... after some time it becomes sweeter and fuller, dried fruit, gingerbread spice |
| Вкус | — | hard to grasp ... there is something creamy-sweet, caramel, covered by bitter notes, herbs, coffee ... pepper and some salt |
| Финиш | — | medium length, slightly bitter, some licorice, pepper and salt |
Good whisky. Slightly smoky and therefore very suitable for beginners.
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| Нос | — | Light smoke, light honey sweetness, fruits (apple, pears), slightly salty |
| Вкус | — | Creamy sweet, caramel, vanilla, pepper, salt |
| Финиш | — | good finish, persists for a long time, ginger - peppery note, slightly salty |
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Not my favourite style of whisky
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| Нос | — | Minty freshness, peaty sweetness, light acidity |
| Вкус | — | Some fruits (oranges?), light smoky, watery |
| Финиш | — | The light smoke returns, dry, astringent, oaky, furry |
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| Нос | — | Karamel, citrus fruit call in vanilla |
| Вкус | — | Oil, lots of citrus and vanilla |
| Финиш | — | What short but sweet with a small pepper |
smells beautiful, weaker finish
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| Нос | — | weak peat, trace of sherry, orange, cereal, forest honey, red overripe apple, candied orange jelly |
| Вкус | — | faint hint of peat, salted butter, vanilla, caramel, wood, salt, at the end a hint of smoke, bitter |
| Финиш | — | trace of peat, buns, vanilla, oak, malt, raisins, weaker |
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| Нос | 85 | |
| Вкус | 84 | |
| Финиш | 79 | no finish |
In my pre-historical scoring method, it's an 8.8/10.
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| Нос | 88 | Rich honey. Pear. Coastal peat. Citrusy. |
| Вкус | 88 | Mildly oily. Honey and spices. |
| Финиш | 88 | Short-Mid, dry finish. Mildly oaky. Lightly smoked at the back |
This whisky really grew on me. In the first months I wasn't that enthousiastic about its profile and I would give it around 80 points. Almost two years later I emptied the bottle, and it oxidated really well. It's indeed a maritime dram with some flavours you won't encounter that often in other malts.
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| Нос | 86 | Wet dog, hay, and maybe a hint of mushrooms. Also more conventional notes like honey, citrus fruits, and vanilla. Quite coastal too (sea spay, mussels), black olives, and a hint of smoke. A bit shy at first, but opens up beautifully with a dash of water. |
| Вкус | 87 | Quite mineral with an oily texture. Whipped cream, mussels, fennel, lemon and some mustard. |
| Финиш | 85 | A bit weaker but still quite broad in flavours: Malt sugars, leather, oyster, black olives, aniseed, bitter oranges and apple. |
2022/10/09 3rd out of 6 in a blind taste, an enjoyable dram.
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| Нос | — | Apples, fruity, slightly salty |
| Вкус | — | Thin and sweet |
| Финиш | — | Short-medium persistence, slightly peppery and sweet |
Rich, honey salt oak
Nice, but relatively unspectacular whisky. Delicious drink, no more, no less.
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| Нос | 84 | Iodine, honey, heather with some canned fruit cocktail juice. |
| Вкус | 84 | Slightly oily, balanced sweetness, a touch of honey mustard from afar. complacent |
| Финиш | 82 | Gone very quickly, quickly fill the glass again, then it works ;) |
нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 75
Very malty, grassy and lots of green apple. Vanilla with sugar frosting and some salt on top. very unique and lovely whisky.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Oban 14 Years Old, 43%, SMSW. 60ml sample at home in April 2025. It was pretty much exactly 6 years ago that I had my last dram of this, in the distillery on a beautifully sunny day in a pre-covid pandemic world. It feels very recent. I fell in love with the town, but not necessarily with the whisky, but both were very fleeting superficial flings. A pleasant dark golden shade of e150a. Aroma is browned apple core, spent hubbabubba chewing gum … or pink Chewits sweets, light toffee notes. Quite a muted aroma, but fine. Body is moderately oily. Taste is assertively minerally with a gentle background biscuity oak, softly bitter on the finish. An impression of what Lagavulin 16 might taste like if all the smoke were sucked out of it – which might not be that bonkers an observation as they’re the same ABV, probably from very similar types of casks matured in the same warehouses in the central belt. Not much to this really. I like the body a lot but it’s a little flat and bitter on the palate – absolutely fine, but certainly not standing out. With the lack of craft credentials, I think this is slightly below average in the current Scotch landscape. But it’s still a decent whisky. The current RRP is extremely inflated – this is worth 40% of the asking price, given what else is out there. I would have to question who is buying this at the current price. 3.325/80 ------ Oban ‘Little Bay of Caves’, ‘14’, 43%, ‘West Highland Malt Scotch Whisky’. 50ml miniature from a Classic Malts of Scotland set obtained at auction, consumed July 2025. My research on the other minis suggests that this set was produced around 1994-95. Golden orange. Aroma is spirity to start but that dies down, damp bread, hints of cider vinegar and coriander seed and golden ale. Body is lightly oily. Taste is surprisingly potent (though that might be because this is my first whisky of the evening) with a strong, rich vanilla sweetness. That’s all I get until the tannic oak starts coming in and then the cutting drying metallic/salty finish. Lots of American oak, impressively potent, but finishes quite rough and out of balance. They definitely used to use much more active casks. 3.45/82
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| Нос | — | Malty, slightly waxy, floral, sweet, fresh |
| Вкус | — | Pleasantly malty, slightly salty, some spiciness, light fruit, relatively light |
| Финиш | — | Mild, very distant smoke, mouth becomes coated, slightly sweet |
It features notes of green apple, honey, lemon citrus, and a subtle peat, and is highly polished. However, since the sweetness is not strong, it does not intuitively feel delicious, regardless of its quality.
нос 85 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
A light whisky with little body. Fruity, sweet, and spicy-bitter notes are present, but don't really stand out. Harmonious: Yes. Intensity: So-so. I'll get another sample.
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| Нос | 84 | Mild with honey and sea salt, sweet orange marmalade and apples, oak, with a hint of smoke in the background. |
| Вкус | 85 | Very mild and fruity with sweet chocolate, caramel, and slightly bitter notes, followed by a hint of spice. Smoke is not really noticeable. |
| Финиш | 84 | Initially, you notice the smoke, which lingers with dry oak notes and a certain saltiness. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
nice but not to special, Great whisky for starters
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
A bit of a classic for me, and it seems to taste different every time I try it. Nonetheless enjoyable every time, but not one to save for very special occasions.
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| Нос | — | Salty sea breeze, some smoke here as well. After that honey sweetness mixed with spice. Some (salty) licorice, wood, malt and a little but of fruit. |
| Вкус | — | More bitterness than I remember. The smoke is there but not too obvious, the salty edge is nice, and after a while the sweetness comes through, albeit timid. Drying on the tongue, spice and some honey, malt and some wood. |
| Финиш | — | Not very long, but warming and enjoyable. The sweetness is more obvious now, while the smoke and spice linger in the background. |
нос 85 · вкус 81 · финиш 83
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 81
I know these notes seem rather harsh. But it isn't a bad whisky by any stretch of the imagination. It's just that that detergent note takes away from the overall experience. 79/100
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| Нос | — | Pleasantly fruity. Sweet fruits. Plums. Overripe oranges. There's some grapefruit as well. There's also something buttery about the nose. And in the background there's a detergent note. |
| Вкус | — | Buttery arrival. Develops into salty lemon rinds together with the plums and some pears. But permeating the entire palate is that detergent note from the nose. This wasn't off putting on the nose but i find it rather prominent on the taste. |
| Финиш | — | A rather short fruity finish covered in that detergent. |
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Too bitter for me, this is an old bottling, one of the first of the 14 year but the classic Oban profile is there.
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| Нос | — | Light and floral with citrus notes and a little honey. |
| Вкус | — | A little bitter on coffee notes mixed in with bitter orange and a little honey. There is a little sweetness coming through but its not enough to compensate as there is also a little saltiness. |
| Финиш | — | Long finish and quite smooth with the sweet notes finally overcoming the bitterness on the palate. |
Delicious, simple whisky, which I like to drink, nice for mild summer evenings
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| Нос | — | very, very light smoke, light spice, light fruits, herbs, dried juniper berries |
| Вкус | — | no more smoke, associations of wine gum, bright fruits |
| Финиш | — | rather short, light spice, again light fruits, again wine gum |
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 82
sample. Not quite sure about this one. Very much a signature bottling, but i wouldn't want to drink a whole bottle.
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| Нос | — | Starts on green apple. Slighlty salty/maritime. Waxy and herbal. A little yeasty tbh. Some bubble gum sweetness. The nose is a little shy. It is expressive enough but nothing that would make you spend half an hour with it. |
| Вкус | — | Some Cocoa at first. Then it gets a little woody, followed by a good dose of icing sugar. More salt after the arrival, followed by hint of dried fruit and some pepper. Problem is that it tastes a bit like its heart has been ripped out. The profile is very Obanesque, but there is no power behind it. |
| Финиш | — | The finish itself is a little short and salty. The after taste however is quite intense, on raspberry and herbs. |
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 80
нос 22 · вкус 90 · финиш 63
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
On the nose, the smoky peat gives way to lemon and a sweet smell of nuts. A little menthol touch, herbaceous fragrances, autumn breeze. Light fruits, not too ripe. Quinces, apricots. On the palate, returns of peat and honey. Vanilla. Peach pit. The whole remains velvety and slightly woody. The finish is very sweet and quite long. It gives on dried fruits. Spicy cereals in retro-olfaction. Barley, hops, wheat. It is fragile and gently balanced. It's velvet, as they often say. That said, it's not really to my taste, lacks character. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2020/06/oban-14-yo.html
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
It is difficult to pin down on a characteristic, but the aromas from the nose are well reflected in the taste. Always oscillates between fruit, caramel / milk chocolate and this herbal honey note. In short: not too complex, not too simple, stands out from 08/15 whiskys. Style whisky rather than highland whisky. One of my favourites.
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| Нос | — | The Oban 14 always starts with a fresh, herbal note on the nose that is reminiscent of honey or tea, but changes to caramel after a few seconds and stays there. Fruity, sour, somehow also maritime, if you will. Every now and then I had the association of apple juice. |
| Вкус | — | Then pleasantly mild in the mouth with honey, with light fruit, light acidity, light spice. I don't think he has smoke, it's more of an association that comes from the spice. |
| Финиш | — | Here, too, mild and fruity. Association with salt (# barrel influence), light milk chocolate, with slight grassiness at the end. Medium length. |
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
нос 80 · вкус 84 · финиш 81
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
It's a secret to me why this whisky is so well accepted and priced. Perhaps being sited on the western coast? Don't rely on that. There is just this permane t and dominant awkward catch in the taste every time I was forcing myself to drink it. Probably from the local soil, nothing to do with peatiness... I will never buy Oban again.
нос 77 · вкус 74 · финиш 71
perfect
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| Нос | 78 | Floral, hint of peat, salt and vanillacake |
| Вкус | 78 | Peat, lightly floral, bread, apple, caramel |
| Финиш | 77 | |
I tasted a sample of it. I didn't think it was that special of a whisky. Better than most whiskies, but I expected more from Oban
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| Нос | 65 | Can't really place the smell. It has something sweet and grainy. None Fruit fruity. |
| Вкус | 60 | Not dirty but not tasty or anything like that. On oak I think. Something along those lines. |
| Финиш | 65 | Strong aftertaste of honey in my opinion. Stays in your mouth longer. |
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| Нос | — | Green apple and a bit of smokiness. The scent is not strong overall. |
| Вкус | — | Sweet honey, vanilla, saltiness, woodiness. Light-bodied. |
| Финиш | — | A bit of smokiness, sweet malty flavor and green apple. |
Color – golden, orange. The aroma is grape, fruit and citrus. Freshness, appleiness. The taste is smoky, light, great for food! In a short sip, the whisky disappears without overpowering the food.
It's a solid expression. Even though I'm not usually a fan of lightly peated whiskies, I enjoyed it. With subtle peat, there's a balanced touch of fruitiness, maltiness, oakiness, and spiciness, all in the right amount. If you're in the mood for a comfortable, low-ABV, lightly peated whisky, I would recommend this. It's really well made.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
A great whisky, took me a while to get to know it and understand its appeal though Starts of like a day at the carnival in a harbour town and keeps that going throughout A mixture of very sweet and interesting seaweedy salty
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| Нос | 88 | Vanilla, frosting, candies apple, ripe green apple, slightly salt-seabreeze,grassy, all in all great nose, very rich in different fragrances, the dominant smell is the cake frosting |
| Вкус | 88 | Honey, waxy, sugar sweetness, frositng, some chocolate It definately needs time in the mouth to develop |
| Финиш | 86 | Chocolate pudding, frosting, cotton candy, salty seabreeze, a little coffee, medium finish, the chocolate pudding stays with you a while |
2020 Rating
нос 86 · вкус 80 · финиш 80
mandarin and pear a little iodine
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| Нос | 81 | light fruity |
| Вкус | 83 | quite sweet, a little honey |
| Финиш | 82 | light smoke, quite oily |
As a digestif after a meal, absolut wonderful. Wild herbs and vanilla with a subtle fragrance of a sea brize are merged together. Really pleasant and easy to drink. A forgotten "classic" bottling.
And the punishment follows immediately: Jim Murray has downgraded this drop in his Whisky Bible 2012 from its previous 84 to just 79 points. Since a bad loss of quality with now developed mass production has occurred.
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| Нос | — | Spicy. Hot sawdust, fresh ginger, citrus zest. Crisp. With water fragrant oak, allspice, shortbread with sugar. Summery. |
| Вкус | — | Dried apricot, tingling. Slightly sweet with good balance in the mid-palate. Hint of menthol. |
| Финиш | — | Tingling ginger. Short but fresh. |
Great nose but the actual taste doesnt keep up. Very average dram.
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| Нос | — | Spices, woodsmoke and sea. Nice! |
| Вкус | — | The taske can´t keep the promise of the nose. Pretty bland bourboun barrel aged whisky, very little character, only hints of smoke. Dissapointing. |
| Финиш | — | Very little.... |
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
A nice bottle, where a fine balance between fresh and salt is achieved. Very accessible whisky.
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| Нос | — | Sweet orange / apricot. |
| Вкус | — | The orange and apricot can also be tasted well. Tiny salty and spicy. |
| Финиш | — | Salt stays a bit, sweet disappears. Pretty good. |
нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79
нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 77 · вкус 81 · финиш 78
Great maritime malt, especially for the price. Very little smoke to speak of.
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| Нос | — | Not particularly appealing, dominated by an unusually strong, low-quality grain whisky nose |
| Вкус | — | Initial bright sweet, somewhat corny taste, sea spray then kicks in and the two balance nicely on the palate |
| Финиш | — | The savoury side wins out but still some sweet oakiness there. A subtle exit with a hint of smoke towards the end. |
Body;firm,smooth slightly viscous.
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| Нос | — | Like pebbles on the beach. A whiff of the sea, but also a touch of fresh peat, some maltiness. |
| Вкус | — | Deceptively delicate at first. Perfume.Faint hint of fruity seaweed.Then lightly waxy,becoming smoky. Dry. |
| Финиш | — | Aromatic,smooth,appetizing . |
Oban 14yo is a classic whisky from West Highlands in which fresh and citrus fruits are combined with honey and salt - present mainly in the nose at usual. The aroma is simple but pleasant, taste in this particular whisky is warming, sweet and salty, finish rather short with new wood aromas. This is a humble yet vivid representative of coastal single malts. Worth a try!
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| Нос | 82 | Alcoholic at first, but then baked apples, lemons and orange peel apears. After few seconds salt gets to our nostrils followed by some earthy tones. Simple, but pleasant. |
| Вкус | 84 | Better. More complex. Sweet at first with honey, meed, rape pears, then spices appear: nutmeg, wood, cinnamon AND salt which is brought by the morning wind from the Little Bay of Caves, where seagulls builds their nests. |
| Финиш | 79 | Warming but very short with nutmeg, black pepper and a hint of honey. |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
Tasted on 09-15-2020 at Oban Distillery.
nose : fruity mouth: honey , smoked , fruity easy to drink stay in mouth
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Big fan of Oban, and the 14 year old is the core profile identifier for the distillery. A very fine and solid highland malt that could benefit from a more artisan presentation.
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| Нос | 87 | Chalky, dry wax. Honey, soft peat, damp cardboard, but in a good way. Unripe hazelnuts and oak leaves. |
| Вкус | 87 | Malt, bread, yeast, bread, malt, honey, gravel, chert. Ripe green apples and hazelnuts. |
| Финиш | 83 | Relatively short and uneventful, but not unpleasant and mild. |
Pours a medium ligth pale yellow. Scent is milder in intensity, wide in it's offering. heavy on the malts, milder on the wood. Taste is powerfull, salty, drying woodyness. sharp edge to it, that I usually also have in peated whisky (though I get no peat in this one). Interesting, and so far to me, quite unique in it's aroma's. higher intensity, but remains quite friendly nevertheless. Malty finish. Very decent .
нос 82 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
Thick slow primary, thick very slow secondary legs. Tiny droplets. Chill-filtered, coloured. Harmonious. Water pushes forward the fruity notes on the nose and in the finish.
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| Нос | — | Fruity: ripe fresh fruit: pear, citrus: orange, tropical fruits: pineapple, stone fruit: peach, apricot. Cereal: malt, barley sugar, grain notes, dough note. Spicy: white pepper, ginger, vanilla. Sweet: honey notes, caramel. Smoky: distant bonfire, slight peat notes. Maritime: sea salt, sea breeze. Floral: heather honey, hay. Woody: toasted oak, cream, American oak influence. Feints: leather, sour tang, very slight sour cabbage notes. Earthy: light sulfur note. Herbal: cooking spices notes. Rich. Full body. |
| Вкус | — | Sweet and sour arrival: honey, toffee, citrus, cherry, pear. Spicy: pepper, chili, mint, ginger. Maritime: sea salt on the midpalate. Smoky notes: peat on the back. Woody: tannins on subsequent sips. Earthy: tobacco notes. Nutty: walnuts. Mouthwatering. |
| Финиш | — | Long: Fruity: tropical fruits, jam. Sweet: toffee. Smoky: bonfire, peat. Woody: mild oak tannins Spicy: white pepper, sea salt. Herbal: savoury. Dry: prickly, slight powder note. Rich: intense. |
Nose: Faint smell of bourbon, straw-colored, some flowers, light honey Taste: Sweet bourbon aroma. Little complex. In the background a slight bitterness turns into a bitter taste. Rating: 82 | 100 Medium long finish with sweet aromas. Basically a basic whisky that you can safely take on a barbecue. Surprisingly, the alcohol is not too much perceptible so you can drink this whisky
Oban 14 is a whisky produced in the Scottish Highlands in the town of the same name. Only 8,000 inhabitants live there. However, it is a very important port on the west coast of Scotland, which by the way is famous for its great seafood.
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| Нос | — | Cereal, slightly smoky, plum, pear, orange, stone covered with a sea wave. |
| Вкус | — | Wax, Apple, Pear, Seaweed, Peat, Oil, |
| Финиш | — | Salt, toffee, iodine, pepper, smoke |
25.11.2022
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| Нос | — | Honey, honeydew melon, apple, peach, apricot, slightly maritime, a bit of salt, a few grasses, a bit of old wood, you could also imagine a hint of smoke |
| Вкус | — | Apple, apple peel, apricot, peach, dried herbs, some grapefruit, salt, fresh wood |
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| Нос | — | A refreshing and unique scent of salty and oily nuts, thin almond skin, and a light and unique sweet vanilla flavor. |
| Вкус | — | It has a rich flavor and feels thick on the tongue. |
Thick and complex, demanding as typical Highlander
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85
The aroma is soft, pleasant, sweetish, but in moderation. Balanced alcohol content. Elegant perfume. The taste is delicate, enveloping, just in moderation. And sweetness, red berries, and floral notes, and notes of nuts, and the sea breeze on the corners of the tongue. The aftertaste includes honey, honeycomb, baked apple, apple peel.
All around a balanced sipper. Smells of the carpet hallways on a cruise ship. Strong honey notes. Barely any smoke. Fruity aftertaste.
нос 77 · вкус 85 · финиш 79
A good bourbon cask rendition. The nose is inviting, promises a lot but delivery is not to expectations. N Tropical fruits, salty brine,engine oil, vanilla, caramels, honey. P Vanilla, Acacia honey, malty oak, barley sugar. A bit of a marmite and honey. A good balance between sweet and dry finish , nice oily mouthfeel despite NCF. A bit of chocolate and a hint of marine saltiness. F Bitter, salty, peppers. Not as sweet and fruity as Little bay however comes more layers of complexity and spices. I like both editions. Look forward to comparing with the special releases and will update with my findings.
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Very drinkable, creamy, with an interesting phenolic note. 21 22 20 20
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| Нос | — | Burnt butterscotch, refrigerator, vanilla, subtle spices. Intensity: 6/10 |
| Вкус | — | A pleasant fruity base, creamy toffee, vanilla, phenolics expressed in the tone of a tired refrigerator, in which mainly fruits were stored. Sweetness: 8/10 Saturation: 8/10 |
| Финиш | — | There is indeed a slight smoky component. First, woodiness and burning cedar notes, then a bitter finish and that's it. |
Buy again? Yes Recommend? Yes Drink if offered? Yes
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| Нос | — | Deep down smoke, floral garden, citrus |
| Вкус | — | Mint, fennel, clove, grapefruit, green apple, bitter aegean herbs |
| Финиш | — | Medium long. Hot and creamy. Mint, fennel and citrus |
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 83
It smells nice and is smooth on the palate, but the flavor is bland, and it becomes extremely unpleasant in the middle.
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| Нос | 84 | The initial scent is grassy, smoky, apple, and citrus, followed by a herbal note mixed with a hint of minty coolness. A deep inhale reveals a rich woody note, and after the cup has settled, the orange candy flavor returns to dominate. |
| Вкус | 81 | The initial taste is smooth, but the flavor is rather bland. It's reminiscent of honey water or diluted citrus soda, but after chewing, the woody notes become particularly rich and pervasive in the mouth, with a hint of rust. |
| Финиш | 79 | The bitterness of the woody notes lingers. |
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| Нос | 81 | Nose Fruity, orange, peach, heather honey salty, hint of smoke |
| Вкус | 82 | Taste Smooth, white grape, orange, brown suger honey, sea salt, light peat |
| Финиш | 82 | |
Sorry, but the new edition of this whisky is much more bitter compared to the earlier ones. Since you can write in comments a bit blasphemous of bitter orange, the drop is still not better! The nose is still promising, but then comes green tea and just bitterness. So my rating had to reset something. Well, the drop is still not too expensive.
In the smell she promises more than she is able to offer, but still I am satisfied.
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| Нос | — | Gorgeous, lightly smoky, sweetly sweet and fruity, marzipan, very original and its (it does not remind me of any other whisky I tasted). At the second tasting, I got the scent of scents up to 86 points, this is a piece I could imagine for more frequent sipping. |
| Вкус | — | On my tongue sweetish, but to my taste a little richer than I like, the smoke does not appear anymore, otherwise malt, pure, without bitterness, with a medium long end. |
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
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| Нос | — | Apple, plum, citrus, mint, pear, honey, malt and strawberry. A little sickly but not all that bad. |
| Вкус | — | The meatiness of exhausted sherry casks with some mint (perhaps even peppermint chewing gum) and pepper from the bourbon barrels. Quite bitter as well... almonds? Fortunately still someting fruity like strawberries and some smoke. Pretty sharp for its low ABV. Very hard to pinpoint this one, almost like a blend. |
| Финиш | — | Plum, mint, strawberries and smoke. Very dry in the long run. |
нос 83 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Caramel, a side varnish, oak, orange, honey, coconut tip, hazelnut, the nose evolves well over the aeration. Easy to drink on orange and honey, caramel then a roasted tip, salinity. In the final a light veil of smoke appears but rather short. Way.
нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 80
нос 80 · вкус 75 · финиш 75
нос 83 · вкус 79 · финиш 78
Nice mix of fruit and sweetness with light spice. With the addition of water, the fruit notes appear clearly. A good single malt for all days - 15.02.2014
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| Нос | — | Nice sweetness, ripe fruits, pear, banana, peach, caramel, malt |
| Вкус | — | Nice interplay between fruit and sweetness, slightly spicy, oak |
| Финиш | — | medium |
нос 90 · вкус 85 · финиш 86
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| Нос | — | sea air, fog. Oranges, Grapefruit, Nuts. A touch of nougat. deciduous forest. |
| Вкус | — | Creamy. Apricots, chocolate, a hint of nutmeg. Some peach, walnut and a hint of salted caramel. |
Nose:- Non aggressive, gentle waves of cola, malts and strong coastal note with touch of iron. Sea breeze with obvious kippery character. Whiff of raw vegetables and paper ashes. Palate:- Unlike the aroma, the true color reveal on palate. Thick and full body, wood-oil extract bitterness with light fruit essence fragrant. Pineapple with salt and thick chili soya. This is a salty and spicy chap. Finish:- Short-medium length, chili spicy, charred oak. Eye-watering. Control your breath, dont get choke. — at The Whisky Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 85
underwhelming, too restrained, not a bad whisky but certainly won’t be a favorite
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| Нос | — | yeast, floral, grains, malt, light fruits, slight ginger, herbs, wood |
| Вкус | — | sweet, light fruits, browned sugar, wood shavings, neutral spices, butter, bread |
| Финиш | — | medium, woodsy, grain, smoke, medium spicy, brown sugar, light grass and nuts at the back followed by malty brown sugar sweetness |
нос 77 · вкус 78 · финиш 78
It wasn't as peated as I thought it would be, even when first opened. It definitely opens peatier though, but it fades quickly with oxidation. There was also some maritime character to it (think pebbly seashore) that was a bit unexpected. Oloroso sherry definitely shines through on this one on the nose and palate. Also of note, the mouth-feel is oilier than the 43% would lead you to believe it could be. It isn't very dense, but it's heavier than expected.
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| Нос | — | Caramel schnapps with a bit of maple syrup, dried fruit and a touch of a mix of citrus and pears, wheat bran cereal and faint walnut, light oak and chamomile tea, a light smell of mossy leaf-litter and peat, a bit of caramel with sea-salt and banana, with a bit of wax and hay at the end. |
| Вкус | — | Malt and charred-oak tannins, buttered slightly-burnt multi-grain toast and dark chocolate, mixed dried fruits and cinnamon, a light peat, and it crests with ginger and light cereal grains. |
| Финиш | — | A quick drop off to smokey-citrus and apricot, and it fades-out with a walnut oil and honeydew note. |
Indeed nothing bad, could qualify as a daily sipper! Downside is, I would forget about it the next morning. It showed some interesting notes on the nose and I wasn't fond of all of them. The palate was the highlight for me with its fruitiness, although it is a little basic. If you're truly looking for a good maritime character, get yourself the Talisker 10. Coincidentally one of the other Classic Malts of Scotland, but so much better! (pricewise too)
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| Нос | — | Very malty and light. There's a little funky note that immediately grabs my attention, reminiscent of strong cheese. Malted barley, fresh tobacco, sea air, salt, oak, honey, vanilla, anise, rice pudding, marzipan, caramel sauce, gravy, yeast, mashed potato, roasted peanut, fresh pineapple, lemon, kiwi, apricot, dates, faint smoke and a little sulphur. I'm not a big fan of the nose, the funky smell almost made me think of puke.. It's not overwhelming but it's definitely there. |
| Вкус | — | Definitely better with a more pronounced fruity and maritime profile. A bit mineral and bitter, but not overly so. Sea air, salt, pepper, brine, malted barley, vanilla, ginger, honey, creme brulee, almond milk, dark chocolate, menthol, lemon zest, apple cider, blood orange, a bit of smoke and a little tingle from the alcohol. The palate has much more sweetness in it than the nose and that is what it needed. I think there's a little sherry influence in there aswell. Simple yet entertaining and I see why this is a well respected single malt. |
| Финиш | — | Short to medium. Bitter oak and vanilla, with a touch of salt. |
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
I bought this malt because I grew fond of Oban Little Bay. Since the 14er has always done better in the reviews than the Little Bay, I assumed that I would get at least one whisky of equal quality. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case: it's a nice whisky that differs roughly from Little Bay, but overall it can't hold a candle to it.
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| Нос | 84 | Vanilla, pear, lemon, malt, some chocolate and apple |
| Вкус | 86 | Strong aroma, pleasant taste of lemon, vanilla, anise and malt |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium to short, a little disappointing after the start, vanilla, some chocolate and a hint of nuts remain. |
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
It's a great journey from nose, to taste, to finish with atypical notes for a whisky. It's has a rum-like quality. It is good, but it could have been excellent. Crank up the abv a few percent and forego the chill filtering (and when you're at it, go easy on the artificial coloring). Sadly, it has become more expensive and besides some Old Pulteneys there aren't too many readily available alternatives.
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| Нос | 86 | Caramel apples and stewed pears with some burned caramel. The complexity in the nose is comparable to much older whiskies. The fermented ('rotten') fruit notes can also be found in certain rums. |
| Вкус | 87 | Salted caramel, apple sauce and cinnamon, cloves, minerality. Some sour. For a 14-year-old whisky there is not a lot of spiciness and vanilla from the oak, but enough to complement the sweeter notes. |
| Финиш | 83 | Medium long. Peaty, vanilla, mostly dry. Sadly, the nose and taste promise a long, long finish, but it's not there. It's good, but it's quite far behind the nose and the taste. Luckily, you can take another sip. |
I expected more
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| Нос | — | Sweetness, honey, something pastry-like, a green apple |
| Вкус | — | Sweetness, wood, malt |
I just can't seem to warm to the Oban 14. It has everything a classic West Highland whisky promises: maritime notes, subtle sweetness, a touch of smoke, and a hint of fruit. And yet, it remains on my shelf. I never actively reach for it – except perhaps when friends are curious at a tasting and I want to give it another chance.
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| Нос | 83 | Aromatically, it initially seems quite appealing. Light citrus notes, honey, a hint of sea salt, and a gentle smoky trail rise up. It's clean, pleasant, and balanced. Nothing is jarring, nothing jarring. Perhaps that's precisely where the problem lies. |
| Вкус | 82 | It consistently disappoints me on the palate. What seems promising on the nose falls flat on the taste. The texture is rather thin, the flavors flat and lack lingering intensity. A touch of malt sweetness, a hint of fruit, a minimal amount of smoke – but it lacks depth, intensity, and development. It dissipates quickly and leaves little impression. |
| Финиш | 82 | The finish is medium-long, slightly dry, and uneventful. No off-notes, but also no memorable moment. Conclusion: I'm not entirely sure what it is, but the Oban 14 leaves me perplexed. Technically, it's certainly well-made, but it strikes me as flat and uninspiring. Even among my friends, it rarely generates enthusiasm. Therefore, for me, it remains at 81 points – not bad, but not something I would voluntarily reach for when I want to pour myself something truly good. |
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| Нос | 84 | Fruits, green apple, pear, honey, creaminess, citrus, lemon, orange, wood, mineral notes, sulfur, a little smoke |
| Вкус | 83 | fruits, pear, toffee, honey, wood, spices |
| Финиш | 83 | medium, fruit, iris, pear, honey, wood |
Unfortunately, Oban seems to be losing ground in these expressions as well; a proper comparison is needed, but I doubt his earlier versions were better. I hope his unique character doesn't degenerate and lose its classic appeal. Price-performance ratio: Good, Medium-good, Medium, Medium-low (from the beginning to the end of the price scale) Would I repurchase it?: It's still on my shelf at the right price.
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| Нос | 83 | Obvious vanilla, a touch of young cherry. Again, a touch of apricot. Walnut. Almost like walnut or cherry bitters. Fruity candies with stonefruit, like peach. A touch of straw and malt. Cornbread. A touch of barnyard again. A touch of marshmallow. A touch of whole black and white peppercorns. Lemon again, but not fresh lemon, but lemon that's been in hot water (like a hot toddy or a herbal tea). Orange. A touch of animalic scent. Caramel. A touch of pine honey. Quite delightful. |
| Вкус | 82 | Here, it has a medium-low body, if not low, and feels a bit underpowered. Obvious green lentil and sourdough bread notes. Orange again. Pilsen malt and cornbread again. A slight yogurty lacticity in the background. Low sweetness. The oaks aren't very active. Again, a hint of young cherry. Very light vanilla. Breadcrumbs. Unfortunately, it lacks a bit of complexity here. |
| Финиш | 82 | A slightly above-average intensity and a medium-length finish. There's a very slight lyly and campfire-like smokiness here. Fresh lemon zest. Orange zest and slices. A hint of yogurt and whey. Obvious green plums. A slightly nutty undertone. The dilution is a bit jarring here. White pepper and grey pepper. Unfortunately, it doesn't have much of an impact here either. |
In particular, if the Oban can be bought cheap (in Switzerland, for example, in the Denner occasionally as "current"), he is worth every penny and beats many higher priced competitors!
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| Нос | — | Salty and spicy; creates a longing to take a sip ... |
| Вкус | — | A whole panorama of pastries: raisins, herbs, salt, but a little bitter. |
| Финиш | — | The finish remains on the palate for some time, the sip has been well worth it. However, the often mentioned fig taste is very clear. |
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| Нос | — | Nuts and fruits with only small notes of smoke. |
| Вкус | — | Warm, with pepper and berries. Additionally dark chocolate and some peanuts. |
| Финиш | — | Warm and spicy, but not long lasting. |
нос 80 · вкус 82 · финиш 78
нос 78 · вкус 74 · финиш 80
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
I liked it, not the best in the Classic Malts collection, but this is a fair whisky. Only a little too expensive I think.
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| Нос | — | Cardbroad, butter and a bit malty. Coastal and salty notes. Not very expressive but not a bad nose though. |
| Вкус | — | More salty and coastal than what the nose tells. Malty aswell. Good body with a bit oilyness. |
| Финиш | — | Dry and clean, with really nice coastal and vegetal notes. |
Caramel, a side varnish, oak, orange, honey, coconut tip, hazelnut, the nose evolves well over the aeration. Easy to drink on orange and honey, caramel then a roasted tip, salinity. In the final a light veil of smoke appears but rather short. Way.
Take some fruits on your ferry trip! Concerning price/performance ratio: 8/10
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| Нос | — | Fruity. Oranges, apples, grapefruit, vanilla. |
| Вкус | — | Oranges, lemon, grapefruit. |
| Финиш | — | Short to medium. Fruit and spice. |
Beautiful whisky for a reasonable price. Very accessible.
Nose: lots of alcohol in the nose, salty, spicy (some cardemom), vegetal and a little sulfury smoke. Taste: medium bodied with some sherry sweetness and bitter herbs. The finish is very one dimensional, I only get a very dry bitter woodsap. The nose is pretty ok but then it really runs downhill. This is actually one of the few whiskies where I'd wish the finish to be shorter. Oban 14 yo clearly does not rock my boat.
нос 78 · вкус 75 · финиш 70
For its sales price, the mission is filled hands down; give a maximum of pleasure.
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| Нос | — | Many sweet spices, citrus peels, vegetable scents (heather) and a little "dirty" (sea water rotting?), Breath of salty spray; a hint of smoke maybe ?. |
| Вкус | — | The mouthing is sweet and pungent with an oily feeling. Fruits cooked almost candied, spices, grassy touch (peppermint), malty notes, a little smoke appears over time. |
| Финиш | — | Spicy and aromatic, with bittersweet accents, some new leather and orange liqueur. |
нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 82
Best pleasant whisky, nice balance between sweetness and pepperiness / character. Not too complex / full of flavor, but fine as 'daily dram'.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
Already drinkable, but very reserved, what he is known for.
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| Нос | — | Fruits, berries, salt, hints of smoke, honey, aromatic but also a bit shallow |
| Вкус | — | Quite sweet and light, honey with herbs, with salt, light oak and cereals, very delicate, hints of pepper / nutmeg |
| Финиш | — | Medium long, almost more intense than before in the middle part, dry, malt, salt |
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 82
Nice tasty whisky with a fine spicy touch.
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| Нос | — | Fruity and spicy, yellow fruit, citrus, slightly sweetish, salt and pepper, some oak, a hint of smoke, I am used to other calibres, malty |
| Вкус | — | oily, supple, sweet, fruity, slightly tart fruit, grapefruit, orange, some oak, vanilla, in the mouth more in the fruity direction, at the tip of the tongue clearly salt at the second sip |
| Финиш | — | in the aftermath then also the spice shown in the nose, salty, still long decaying oranges, slightly creamy, smoke even in the end to guess, from the neck then also some pepper comes up again |
I do not like most of the Diageo malts, this one too. It is drinkable yes, but I cannot recommend it.
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| Нос | — | Very sweet, vanilla driven nose. |
| Вкус | — | Again sweet, bit weak in the mouth |
| Финиш | — | Finish is short and on the sweet, bitter side |
Unsurprisingly, the 14 Oban standard, which draws lazy oily streaks along the glass rim, welcomes the nose with the typical Highlands & Islands style. Fruit from green banana to pineapple leads into vanilla, some freshly plucked herbs, lilac and some cereals. A slight hint of smoke and a pinch of salt hovers over it like the cooled ash of a campfire in a sea breeze on the beach. The taste bites much more alcoholic than expected at the beginning, but then quickly changes to the aromas of grain, fruit and vanilla sweetness that are known from the nose, which in turn are accompanied by the slight cold and salty campfire note. The slightly scratchy, warm finish remains somewhat short but balanced, the smoke remains less strongly than the grain-fruity impressions. Not a blast, but thanks to its quite large distribution in the catering trade, I have always accepted this standard, with which you cannot go wrong. Always tastes very good!
I remembered better. That is quite irrelevant and despite 43 vol. It looks watery. Can be seen as an easy drinking dram, but that's also possible for half the price.
нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 79
Just realised I never dropped a note about this (actually) “classic malt”, which has been one of my favourites when I first entered the whisky world. A few years and bottles later, my perspective has changed significantly, yet I still find myself going back from time to time to the warm, friendly and definitely easy drinking Oban 14. It’s a ”mainstream malt” for sure, with elegant malty notes and a very rounded palate, in a subtle balance between cereal flavours, fruity sweetness and oaky bitterness clearly brought by the bourbon hogsheads, everything surrounded by a light maritime breeze. The result is quite complex, but very easily enjoyable; a milestone for beginners, but a comfortable go-back-to whisky even for more expert palates. Just pity for the artificial colouring and chill filtering, which make me deduct a couple of points to this otherwise solid malt.
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| Нос | 77 | Gentle peat, smoke and salt . Not clingy or complex however pleasant enough. |
| Вкус | 80 | Mellow, light green fruits. Hint of vanilla and ginger. Not overtly complex. |
| Финиш | 78 | Decent short to medium finish. Overall not bad but not worth the 50 pounds RRP. |
нос 81 · вкус 82 · финиш 82
The inspiring aroma crashed against the darkness and fatality of the plinth taste and a very terrible alcoholic aftertaste! 22 20 19 18
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| Нос | 79 | Fruity and bright, full-bodied, peony petals, floral perfumes, vanilla, fresh oak plank tannins, slight mellowness and slight burnt wood phenolicity. Saturation: 8.5 out of 10 |
| Вкус | 79 | Over oak whisky! Sweetish, fruity, very bitter due to the abundance of tannins barrels, plinth, vanilla, citruses, some phenols. Saturation: 7 out of 10 Sweetness: 6.5 out of 10 |
| Финиш | 79 | Skirting, bitterness of alcoholism and oak tannins. |
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| Нос | 82 | Citrus fruit, apricots, cider, yeast dough |
| Вкус | 82 | Green apples, lime, lemon sorbet, orange peel, a bit of salt, or rather salty herbs, you can feel the alcohol towards the end. |
| Финиш | 80 | No revelations, it heats quite strongly |