Day 18, tonight I'm drinking Oban 14 Year, West Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 43% ABV. It has been quite a while since I've had this one, and I recall liking this quite a bit, so was looking forward to this - is it as good as I recall?
On the nose - fruity, caramel, light peat, sea salt, mint freshness. On the taste I found citrus, vanilla, and some ash. The finish I got light peat with some oak. Adding water seems to pull some spice and more salt on the nose, bit of malt on the taste, more oak on the finish. I think I prefer this neat.
Good middle of the road Single Malt - just a hint of smoke an peat but not too much to turn non-Islay drinkers off. I probably would prefer it at a higher proof. Rated 3.5 / 5.0
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