Oban 18 Year Single Malt

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – A nostalgic golden dusty aroma seduces the drinker into deep poached pear and clover honey territory with a hint of toasted walnut. As the liquid develops in the mouth, a seabreeze quality lifts the dense nectar and finishes off the experience with a slight minerality.-2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Excellent, Highly Recommended) (Tried & True Award).April/2019Other 91 points – Drier, less toffee and fruit, more dried spice and oak when compared to the standard Oban 14 year old. A beautiful combination of rich, nutty toffee balanced by polished oak, salt, pepper, seaweed, distant smoke, and dried fruit. Somewhat oily in texture. Wonderful depth, too! An improvement on what is already the biggest-selling Diageo single malt scotch in the U.S. Very exciting and dynamic. (7,700 bottles available only in the U.S. and at the Oban distillery). (Winter 2008) Reviewed by: John Hansell.August/2008 |