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- Raided Score: 90
- Publication: Whiskey Enthusiasts
- Excerpt: Rather than wash away Oban's typical character, the sherry maturation adds an extra dimension of complexity.
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- Raided Score: 86
- Publication: Drink Hacker
- Excerpt: An enjoyable dram for fans of the wine-finished Highland style who appreciate a bit of ocean air in their glass.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: It's hard not to love this bottling from Oban.
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Intro:
Distilled in 2006 and bottled in 2020, this 43$ ABV release is part of Diageo's Distiller's Edition - a special bottling from each of their prized single malt Scotch distillers.
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Nose:
Peach rings, pear preserve, honey, slivered almond and a touch of ash. Big, sweet vanilla bean, fresh bread, honey and toffee.
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Taste:
Thin to moderate mouthfeel. Sweet caramel, a touch of vanilla, almost a warm croissant note. Light, sweet, nice almond character for complexity. Touch of pepper on the back palate.
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Finish:
Long finish, complex and interesting. Sweet buttercream, pears, pepper, light oak. Faint sweet wine note that keeps the whiskey rolling.
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Overall:
It's hard not to love this bottling from Oban. The distillery certainly isn't known for overwhelming complexity, but this often overlooked Distiller's Edition is nothing to ignore.
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Score:
6
- Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources