Oban 14 Year

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14 years. Oban — the benchmark expression from one of Scotland's oldest and smallest distilleries, situated in the harbour town of Oban on the West Highland coast, producing a coas tal single malt that bridges Highland richness and Islay smoke with a distinctly maritime character.Oban Distillery was founded in 1794 and is surrounded by the town of Oban on three sides and sea cliffs on the fourth — one of the most geographically constrained distilleries in Scotland. This physical limitation means Oban can never significantly expand production, making the 14 Year a naturally limited expression. The proximity to the sea and the peaty local water source imparts the coastal, slightly briny character that distinguishes Oban from inland Highland malts.Tasting Notes Nose: Sea salt, heather honey, dried fruit, light peat smoke, vanilla Palate: Malty sweetness, orange peel, gentle smoke, oak spice Finish: Long, warming, lingering maritime smoke Specs Distillery: Oban Distillery, Oban, Western Highlands, Scotland (est. 1794) Style: Western Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Age: 14 years ABV: 43% Size: 750ml Explore the full Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is Oban considered a bridge between Highland and Islay styles?Oban sits geographically between the Scottish Highlands and the island of Islay — its coastal location and lightly peated character place it between the rich, fruit-forward Highland style and the smokier Islay style, making it a natural introduction to peated Scotch.Why is Oban production so limited?The distillery is physically surrounded by the town of Oban on three sides and sea cliffs on the fourth, preventing any expansion. Production capacity hasn't significantly changed since 1794.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Why is Oban a bridge between Highland and Islay styles?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Coastal location and lightly peated character place it between rich Highland fruit and smokier Islay style."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Why is Oban production so limited?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Surrounded by the town on three sides and sea cliffs on the fourth — preventing expansion since 1794."}}]} Show more