Oban is a west highland malt produced by one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland. It was founded in 1794 before the town sprung up around it. Oban means 'the little bay of caves'.
Tastings from 08/05/12 - SMAC Session #1
NEAT
Tristan
Nose: Honey, Almond, Almond Liquor, Dates and Melon. Quite a mellow nose which is rather 'warming'
1st: Strong Acids and is quite Heavy and Smokey, but this opens out a fair bit with a bit of oxidation
2nd: Apricots and other Fruits start to replace the Acidity, however light Peats remain
3rd: Continuing Apricot is complimented by Dark Chocolate, and Date at the back of the cheeks
Overall: A sharp peak of Acid that drops into a lower gear quickly to slowly roll into a warming Christmas - winter which is quite comforting. I could easily see this scotch being perfect for sitting in front of a fire on a cool winters eve.
Brad
Nose: Honeydew Melon
Palate: Stonefruit, Apricot, Plum
Josh
Nose: Dates, Licorice
1st: Softer, Aniseed, Velvety
2nd: Molasses
Daniel
Nose: Green (Celery), Chocolate, Sourdough
1st: Bread
2nd: Woodfire
3rd: Dust, Leather
Meagan
Nose: Honey
1st: Christmas Pudding (Caramelised Seeded Fruits)
Finish: Dark Chocolate
Andrew
Nose: Dates, Almonds, Mellow and Sweet
Palate: Apricot, Palm Sugar
Maurice
Nose: Melon (Cantaloupe), Kiwi Fruit
Palate: Slight Kelp, Sherbet (Fruit Tingles, Sweet), Glacé Cherries
Gavin
Nose: Nutty, Apricot, Dates
1st: Apricot, Kiwi Fruit
Finish: Plum, Smokey, Dark Chocolate
WITH A SPLASH OF WATER
Tristan
Nose: The water cuts a bit of Sweetness from the nose and gives it an almost Powdery characteristic. Also brings out some Maritime noses, including Oysters and a bit of Salt.
1st: Very Light, with the water cutting the Acid out of the first
2nd: Acids are moved to the second, but are no longer as intense. Also quite Salty with some Ashen flavours
3rd: Maritime flavours die away and instead becomes quite Nutty, with a hint of Oranges
Overall: Water cuts the Fruit out and brings out the Coastal nature of the distillery, however it is still quite a comforting scotch. I recommend drinking neat.
Brad
Nose: Salty
1st: White Grapefruit
Finish: Nutty
Josh
Nose: Creaming Soda
1st: Nutty
2nd: Licorice
Daniel
Nose: Peach
Palate: Salty, Creaming Soda
Meagan
Nose: Cashews (Salty, Nutty)
Palate: Tang (Sour Passionfruit)
Andrew
Nose: Dates, Almonds, Ocean Smells
Palate: Oily Nuttiness, Melons
Maurice
Nose: Driftwood
Palate: Pistachio, Burnt Caramel, Charcoal
Gavin
Nose: Seaweed, Salt, Grapefruit Bitterness
1st: Nutty, Salt
Finish: Dark Chocolate Bitterness, Seaweed, Burnt Caramel
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