Distiller Notes
2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner
This whisky holds an orange zest and clove flavor with subtle minty and crisp green apple notes. Its intricate balance of flavors creates a long, syrupy finish. The best of the Highlands and coastal influences, centuries of local distilling tradition are what make our award-winning whisky so exquisite. This character-rich whisky is best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a splash of cool spring water.
Professional Ratings
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Whisky Advocate
Finally, an unimpeachable counterpoint to the rally cry against no age statement whisky. Oban Little Bay is everything that Oban 14 is, and more. A rich, fruity, malty nose showcases dried apricot, dark chocolate, and salt. On the palate, Little Bay explodes with flavor, combining malt with orange, chocolate, and blackberry. Clove and oak spice join the party in the mid-palate, which shows superb balance and integration. A long, slightly dry, citrusy spice finish caps off a stunning whisky.
“A good gulp of hot Scotch Whisky at bedtime–it’s not very scientific, but it helps!”
Alexander Fleming, Scottish inventor of penicillin, prescribed it as a cure for the common cold. Today Single Malt Scotch Whiskies are prized by enthusiasts and aficionados the world over for their rarity, age and complexity. By definition these must be produced in Scotland from a single distillery and made entirely from malted barley, using a pot still. The appearance, aroma and flavor of a Single Malt Scotch Whisky can vary widely depending on whether it was produced in the Highlands, Lowlands Islands, Speyside, Islay or Campbelltown regions.