Oban Distillers Edition, Montilla

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fragrant. Edible seaweed, sweetish, restrained fruit. Aroma of white, uncut peaches. Palate Smooth, scenty. Developing notes of tobacco. Finish Sitting in a leather armchair, reading Masefield, before a log fire, listening to the tide with a whiff of brine under the weather-warped door. Comment Demonstrably an evocative whisky. Salty and winey, but neither as overt as in the comparable Glenmorangie Fino.

Doug McIvor Nose Succulent honeyed traits with a briney background. Palate Rich nutty, malty and full-bodied with dark chocolate and spice emerging. Finish Very lingering, chocolatey and warming. With a late peaty finesse. Comment Much enhanced Oban. Perfect with after coffee and brazils.