Name: Oban 20 Years Old*
Brand: Malts

Oban 20 Years Old*

57.9% | 70cl

From one of the smallest and oldest distilleries in Scotland comes a classic aperitif of a Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Fuller and bigger than the 14 year old, but still characteristically delicate.

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"Harmonious as a water colour. A full display of soft flavours. A lovely springtime whisky to enjoy with red fruit."
Martine Nouet 2008, Whisky Magazine, Issue 76

The perfect
SERVE

Oban 18 Years Old is best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a little cool spring water.

Pairing
WHISKY &...

Oban 18 Year Old has a natural affinity with the intensity of a salty or mature cheese.

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Pairing
WHISKY &...

Sweet foods like red fruits, nuts and chocolate find a natural partner with Oban 18 Year Old.

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Oban 20 Years Old*
Taste the character and craft in every drop.

Smoky Rich Delicate Light

Region

Highlands.

Appearance

Pale amber.

Nose

An appetisingly acidic nose – acid drops, lemon juice, ozone – with a hint of char behind and vague beach smells. With water it becomes more perfumed, artificial floral scents, air freshener. Clean, fresh and breezy.

Body

Pleasant mouth feel. Acidity dominates.

Palate

Fresh and slightly spritz: traces of peach and acid drops. This fades gently as it develops, but a delicate lavender-like perfume remains.

Finish

Medium length, with a trace of char in the aftertaste.

Expert Reviews
Insights from some of the best in the business

"I really like it, despite a style that's maybe a little, say unusual, as if it hasn't found itself yet. But does that mean anything?"

Serge Valentin 2013, whiskyfun.com

"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."

John Hansell, Whisky Advocate Winter 2008

"I really like it, despite a style that's maybe a little, say unusual, as if it hasn't found itself yet. But does that mean anything?"

Serge Valentin 2013, whiskyfun.com

John Hansell, Whisky Advocate Winter 2008