Oban 1998 15 Years Single Malt Whisky

Oban 1998 Distillers Edition

Oban

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.6
★★★½

13 ratings

Bottle Information

Brand
Oban
Age
15 years
ABV
43%
Volume
1,000 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Oban
Distillation Year
1998
Bottling Year
2013
Cask Types
Double Matured in Montilla Fino Cask-Wood

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Lowest Price:€150.00(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, so here's the crack with this one… Nose is awash with sweet peat reek 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥 and a bonnie whiff of vanillla, maybe a touch of seasalt. Pallet’s got that luvly oily coat, honey’d orchard fruit, pears n apples, then this gentle buildin spice—cinnamon, clove. The finnish is where the oak comes struttin, long and smoulderin, leavin a gentle wisp of smoke and just a hint of briny iodine at the back of the throat. Absolutely braw dram, that. Slàinte 🥃

2#2

Lovely dram! 🥃 Rich with vanilla & honey notes Slightly spicy finish, ye know? Reminds me o' autumn afternoons Pure comfort in a glass 👌

3#3

Smoky, with a bit of cinnamom and that usual woody warmth. A hint of apple pie, rather good. A medium finish, leaves a sort of sweetness on the tongue. Fairly smooth for an evening dram. Could do with a dash of water, mind you. 🥃 Cheers! 👍

4#4

Oh blimey, this whisky's got a proper smoky vibe 🔥, like a bonfire on a crisp autumn night. There's a hint of peatiness, earthy and deep, followed by a sweet fruity note – maybe apples or pears 🍎🍐. The finish is long and warm, with a bit of spice that lingers. Lovely stuff! Sometimes it feels like sipping on honey and toasted nuts 🍯, with a faint whiff of flowers. The texture's smooth, almost creamy, and it leaves a right pleasant tingle. Ace for a quiet evening, innit? 🥃

5#5

Nose is realy smoky, like a campfire 🔥 then get some sweet peat. Taste... oaky vanilla, a bit spicy but nice. Finish warms u up, kinda like honey on toast 🥃 Good stuff

6#6

Nose: Loads of vanilla an' toffee, bit of citrus peel, maybe some stewed apple. Quite sweet an' inviting, innit? Palate: Hits ya with dem caramel notes first, then some oaky spice. Maybe a hint of orange marmalade? Nice an' smooth. Finish: Long an' warming, got a bit of dark chocolate there. Lingers nicely wif some fruity notes. Proper easy-drinkin' one, this. Right up me alley. 👍

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