Oban Little Bay Small Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Little bay’s warming richness is neatly balanced by a smoky spicy-dryness. 43% abv region an immediate and assertive complex and evocative highland whisky. Appearance rich antique gold. Nose oily waxy and nutty balanced by ripe orchard fruits. Notes of almond fruit cake on denser christmas pudding with cereal and orange behind. Body medium to rich. Good viscosity. 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. Awards san francisco world spirits competition – double gold 2016 ultimate spirits challenge – 96 points 2016