Flavour profile

An exceptional taste experience

Oban Little Bay the unique process of marrying the whiskies in our smallest casks (American Standard Barrels) allows more interaction, thereby delivering a fruity richness and a distinctly deep smoothness with the signature distillery character of citrus and sea salt.

Light, smoky and with just a hint of salt - Oban brings out the rich complexity of character in humble meat dishes, like steak and kidney pie.

AROMA

Deep aroma of sea salt, rich oak tannins, espresso beans and citrus

APPEARANCE

Rich antique gold.

PALATE

The comforting chewiness of rich fruit-bread, hints of orange zest and clove, growing drier, still minty, with crisp green apple.

FINISH

In a word, long. Quite syrupy at first, then drying, with elegant coating tannins rich in dark chocolate character.

Your gift

Your gift

An ideal gift for a beginner or enthusiast to explore Highland Single Malt Whiskies known for being rich in flavour and aroma

SIGNATURE SERVE

Oban Little Bay Neat


Best served neat in a tumbler, perhaps with a little cool spring water. Oban brings out the rich complexity of character in humble meat dishes, like steak and kidney pie.

Alcohol Unit: 1.0

A bit of history

Oban is one of Scotland's oldest and smallest distilleries. It was founded in 1794 and the West Highland port town of the same name has grown around the distillery. It is the one Single Malt Scotch Whisky in which the rich, complex flavours of the Highlands meet and mingle with the peaty, maritime character of the Islands. Balancing autumn fruits and sea air, Oban whisky owes its rich and rewarding Highland character to its very long fermentation process. The tiny lamp glass-shaped copper pot stills that make Oban's Scotch are among the smallest in Scotland, and the liquor they distil is slowly condensed in wooden worm tubs outside among the rooftops, exposed to the salted sea air, bringing a distinct depth of flavour said to go very well with salted caramel. A good all-rounder, it makes a great gift for an absolute beginner or keen whisky enthusiast to explore Highland Single Malt Whiskies known for being rich in flavour and aroma.

Interesting Facts

A Highland single malt whisky from one of Scotland's oldest and smallest licensed distilleries at the meeting place of land and sea
San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold 2016
Simpler copy is Little Bay's warming richness is neatly balanced by a smoky spicy-dryness

Aged in Oban's smallest casks to yield a distinctive deep smoothness and fruity richness of flavour
An ideal gift for a beginner or enthusiast to explore Highland Single Malt Whiskies known for being rich in flavour and aroma

 

A bit of history

Award

Event: San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Date: 2016
Award: Double Gold