Oban 18
Oban 18-In today’s society, everything new and wacky seems to be in vogue. Well this highland smoothy is just the opposite. For 200 years the Stevenson family has painstakingly crafted their malt in the same building, no rushing to expand or modernize ever. I found toffee and subtle chocolate along with ripe banana notes in the flavors (yup really) . The peat is mellow and warming and you will find zero gimmicky nuances. It’s curiously dense and complicated, and smooth as a pond at sunrise. The price is a tad high but, 18 years in the barrel is a long time to mature. The wood makes its presence known and the finish is nearly forever. Tradition is not a dirty word, so break out your wool jacket, and maybe a bow tie. Delicious, classic, and proud of it, rated a 9 on the snob scale…..enjoy.
The Single Malt Snob 