Oban
Little Bay
- 43
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
Oban Distillery is one of the oldest and most picturesque distilleries in Scotland, located in the coastal town of Oban in the western Highlands. Founded in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson, local entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to develop the small fishing village of Oban. They established the distillery as part of their broader plan to promote the town's growth. Throughout the 19th century, the distillery underwent several...
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Oban Distillery is one of the oldest and most picturesque distilleries in Scotland, located in the coastal town of Oban in the western Highlands. Founded in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson, local entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to develop the small fishing village of Oban. They established the distillery as part of their broader plan to promote the town's growth.
Throughout the 19th century, the distillery underwent several ownership changes but continued to produce whisky, expanding in 1820, to meet increasing demand. In 1883, J. Walter Higgin bought the distillery and undertook significant renovations, modernising the facilities and further expanding production capacity. In 1923, Oban Distillery was acquired by the Distillers Company Limited (DCL). They later became part of Diageo, who continue to operate the company today.
Known for its small size and traditional production methods, Oban has retained much of its original character, producing whisky in small batches.
Oban Little Bay is made using whisky matured in three different types of cask. These are - first fill ex-Sherry, European Oak re-fill casks with new oak ends, and re-fill American Oak Hogsheads. After blending, they marry the whisky and leave it to settle in smaller oak casks for additional maturation.
Bold and complex, Little Bay boasts luscious notes of Christmas pudding, citrus, and spice, with a dark-chocolate finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Body - Medium to rich with good viscosity.
Palate - Chewy fruit bread, orange spice, and crisp green apple.
Nose - Rich nuttiness balanced by ripe orchard fruits.
Finish - Long with elegant dark chocolate tannins.
Throughout the 19th century, the distillery underwent several ownership changes but continued to produce whisky, expanding in 1820, to meet increasing demand. In 1883, J. Walter Higgin bought the distillery and undertook significant renovations, modernising the facilities and further expanding production capacity. In 1923, Oban Distillery was acquired by the Distillers Company Limited (DCL). They later became part of Diageo, who continue to operate the company today.
Known for its small size and traditional production methods, Oban has retained much of its original character, producing whisky in small batches.
Oban Little Bay is made using whisky matured in three different types of cask. These are - first fill ex-Sherry, European Oak re-fill casks with new oak ends, and re-fill American Oak Hogsheads. After blending, they marry the whisky and leave it to settle in smaller oak casks for additional maturation.
Bold and complex, Little Bay boasts luscious notes of Christmas pudding, citrus, and spice, with a dark-chocolate finish.
Official Tasting Notes
Body - Medium to rich with good viscosity.
Palate - Chewy fruit bread, orange spice, and crisp green apple.
Nose - Rich nuttiness balanced by ripe orchard fruits.
Finish - Long with elegant dark chocolate tannins.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig