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Our story begins in 1794. The world has changed, but our obsession with craftsmanship, tradition, and uncompromising flavour has not.

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A taste of the sea crafted through a timeless legacy

We’ve never moved nor expanded.

Built by brothers Hugh and John Stevenson, Oban whisky is inextricably bound to its environment. Our water flows in from a loch three miles away. Our barley travels from Speyside. The distillery came first and a town rose up around it.

We sit at the portal between the West Highlands and the Hebrides Islands, a location renowned for its temperate climate and rugged beauty.

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The distillery predates the town.

It was founded in 1794 by the Stevenson family. The town celebrated its 200-year anniversary in 2011.

Originally the Oban distillery was built at the water's edge.

Over time, the town grew, and the harbour walls were built. Currently, it's 208 steps from the sea.

The making of Oban has not changed since 1794.

Its makers have remained anchored to their process for over 200 years.

There are seven employees at our distillery.

Every drop of whisky is made by these 14 hands.

Oban is a Gaelic word.

It means "little bay".

The Oban distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland.

Its total size is 46,069 square feet, just larger than an acre.

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Immerse yourself with a distillery tour

Oban's mild, temperate climate, warmed by the Gulf Stream, sets it apart in a region known for its rugged natural beauty. The proximity to the coast lends the area a salted character, while the gentle rains provide this fishing village with its lush surrounds.

A tour of the distillery offers more than just a glimpse into the whisky-crafting process; it’s a journey through history, tradition and unparalleled expertise.

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Distillery Stories

Oban, a little town with a lot of history

Whisky came first, the town came later - this is the history of Oban.

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Distillery Stories

A Day in the Life at Oban Distillery

With exclusive access to the people who make the Oban distillery what it is, whet your whistle with a teasing taste of what life in the Gateway to the Isles is like.

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