Product Description

This West Highland single malt Scotch whisky bridges the fruity Highland style and peaty, maritime Island character. Production uses traditional wooden worm tubs outdoors, allowing interaction with salted sea air, creating a distinct coastal flavor. Standard bottlings are typically 43% ABV.

Key Details

Style/Type

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Company/Producer

Oban Distillery / Diageo, Scotland

ABV

43%

Maturation/Aged Period

14 years, traditional cask maturation

Distillery Location

West Highlands, Scotland

Flagship Expression

Oban 14 Year Old

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Fresh oranges, lemons, pears, with light peat smoke and subtle salt

• Palate: Full-bodied and balanced; dried fig, honey, with cloves and spice developing late

• Finish: Long, smooth, oaky-sweet, with a distinct maritime “grain of salt” note

• Balance/Complexity: Integrates fruity Highland character with subtle maritime peat

Oban 14 Year Old Whisky price in Kolkata

FAQs

Is it smoky?

Lightly smoky; offers a subtle peat note rather than heavy medicinal smoke.

Why is it called “West Highland”?

It represents the middle ground between fruity Highland malts and salty, smoky Island whiskies.

What are the other expressions?

Oban Little Bay (no age statement), Oban 18 Year Old, and the Distillers Edition (finished in Montilla Fino casks).

Signature Recipes/Serves

The Oban 14 Onshore

60ml Oban 14, 30ml grapefruit juice, 15ml honey syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass, garnish with rosemary.

The Coastal Highball

50ml Oban 14 topped with 150ml soda water, garnish with lemon twist. Highlights maritime and citrus notes.

Pure Serve

Best enjoyed neat or with a small splash of water to open honey and fruit layers.

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